Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 435: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the arrangements which have been made in relation to the closure of Harcourt Terrace Garda Station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16097/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Following the Government Decision to make the site occupied by Harcourt Terrace Garda Station available under the Affordable Housing Initiative, the Garda Authorities have identified Pearse Street and Kevin Street Garda stations as the most suitable stations to police the Harcourt Terrace Sub-district and I have accepted this advice.

Accordingly, the Garda Authorities, in consultation with officials of my Department, have prepared a brief of accommodation requirements to facilitate the transfer of the Garda personnel to Kevin Street Garda station and this has been forwarded to the Office of Public Works. In addition, a request has been made to the Office of Public Works to undertake an examination of the accommodation requirements of Pearse Street Garda station to facilitate the relocation of the personnel to be assigned to that station.