Michael Noonan (Limerick East, Fine Gael)
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Question 214: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding proposals to upgrade and extend Henry Street Garda Station in Limerick; the new facilities which will be provided; when the project will be put out to tender; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35120/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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There are plans to provide a new Divisional Headquarters Station for the Gardaí in Limerick City. The Garda Authorities have agreed briefs of requirements for a new Divisional Headquarters at a recent meeting and I expect that these will be submitted shortly to this Department and the Office of Public Works. The Office of Public Works are currently exploring various options to meet both short and longer term requirements and will finalise their strategy when the briefs have been provided to the Board. The briefs include the typical facilities associated with Divisional Offices and also provides for additional capacity for the future.

I can assure the Deputy that every effort is being made to address the accommodation issues in Henry Street. The approach and timescale for tendering will be very much dependent on the options selected including the nature of any temporary accommodation required and if the longer term requirements can be accommodated on the existing site.