Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the refurbishment of Castledermot Garda Station; when the refurbishment work will commence; if the residential aspect of the station will be brought up to a proper residential standard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3310/07]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Garda Authorities and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform have included Castledermot Garda station on the 2007 Garda Minor Capital Works Programme.

The Office of Public Works propose to carry out refurbishment works to the Garda station to accommodate the current and anticipated human resource requirements. The Commissioners have written to the Garda Authorities for their direction on whether to retain the residential element of the property or to convert the residence into accommodation for the Garda station proper.

Once the Office of Public Works have received direction on this matter, they can commence with the design process and prepare a scheme to meet the approval of the Garda Authorities. Subject to the approval of the Garda Authorities and following the subsequent tender process, it is hoped that works will commence later this year.