Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 506: To ask the Minister for Education and Science her views on including An Garda Síochána as stake-holders in the development of Grangegorman; if she will include them as an additional group on the consultative forum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25457/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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Having consulted the Grangegorman Development Agency I am satisfied that the Agency is aware of the need to incorporate the expertise and observations of An Garda Síochána in developing the Strategic Plan for the Project. I understand that the Agency has contacted An Garda Síochána and established a channel of communication that will allow that body input into the process for developing the land use plan. The Agency has also formally invited An Garda Síochána as a guest to the next Consultative Group meeting where they can outline their general views and where also they will be advised of the opportunities to contribute to the preparation of the Strategic Plan. The Agency also envisages that another effective means of engagement with An Garda Síochána will involve direct bilateral meetings with the Agency and its advisors.

Accordingly, I am satisfied that there are satisfactory mechanisms already in place that will efficiently facilitate An Garda Síochána contributing fully to the project given the many demands on their resources.