Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 479: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the sale of Garda houses (details supplied) attached to the Garda College, Templemore, County Tipperary and in particular the sale of houses to the long term occupants of same. [18624/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware that the allocation of Garda resources, including accommodation where this is appropriate, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that owing to the accommodation needs arising from the accelerated recruitment programme any general disposal of Garda houses in Templemore cannot be considered at this time.

However, I am also informed by the Garda authorities that as part of their ongoing consideration of accommodation needs in Templemore they have identified a small number of houses that may be considered for sale. The arrangements by which any such properties would be sold is a matter for the Office of Public Works in consultation with the Garda authorities.