Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 110: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if plans are proceeding for the provision of new Garda accommodation at the Tallaght Garda station, Dublin 24; the time schedule involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27392/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The detailed allocation of Garda resources is a matter for the Garda Commissioner in accordance with his identified operational requirements and in the case of Garda accommodation such matters are brought forward in co-operation with the Office of Public Works. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the accommodation requirements for policing the Tallaght area will be best met by re-development of the existing site at the Square.

The Commissioners of Public Works are appraising the existing site, in consultation with the local authority, with a view to maximising its development potential for the State. Planning is under way for a development of the site to include all Garda requirements for Tallaght and it is expected that the necessary planning process will be initiated shortly. Consideration is also being given to the provision of a new Courthouse adjacent to the Garda station. I assure the Deputy that there will be no avoidable delay in addressing Garda accommodation needs in Tallaght.