Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 428: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if it is intended to refurbish the Garda station in Kilcormac, County Offaly; the Garda numbers assigned to this station; if there are plans for the grounds surrounding this station; if plans exist to assign additional Gardaí to this station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18269/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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A pilot Equity Exchange programme which involved offering existing Garda stations that are deemed non-viable for repair in exchange for building a new station either on the same or an alternative suitable site was run last year by the Office of Public Works. However, I understand that the response from the market at that time was poor and that the Office of Public Works is currently reviewing the programme with a view to relaunch. Kilcormac is one of a number of Garda Stations currently being considered for inclusion in the relaunch of the Programme. In the meantime, the OPW will carry out any essential maintenance works necessary to the Station.

I will revert to the Deputy with the information he had sought concerning Garda personnel at the Station.