Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 508: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position on the refurbishment of a Garda station (details supplied) in County Kildare; the timeframe involved; if more gardaí will be allocated to the station once the refurbishment takes place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26369/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána in consultation with the representative associations. The programme is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the refurbishment of the station referred to by the Deputy has been placed on the Minor New Works Programme and will be progressed during 2008. I am also informed by the Garda authorities that the situation will be kept under review and the relevant Garda officials will continue to liaise closely with the Office of Public Works to ensure that the Garda accommodation requirements in this station are met.

It is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner to allocate personnel throughout the force taking everything into account. The needs of the station referred to by the Deputy will be fully considered by him within the overall context of the needs of Garda Districts/Divisions throughout the country.