Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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Question 467: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if a decision has been made on the proposal to relocate the Cork north divisional Garda headquarters from Fermoy to Mallow; if he will confirm that land has been purchased to the rear of Mallow Garda station to facilitate this move; if there are plans to upgrade the existing Fermoy Garda station in view of the fact that the station will require additional personnel should the new prison proposed for Kilworth go ahead; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28265/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda authorities that a brief of requirements for Mallow Garda Station is being drawn up and will be forwarded to the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision, refurbishment and maintenance of Garda buildings. I am further informed by the Office of Public Works that the land adjoining Mallow Garda Station is State-owned. I am also informed by the Garda authorities that Fermoy Garda Station will be refurbished.

The detailed allocation of Garda resources is the responsibility of the Garda Commissioner. Garda personnel assignments throughout the country, together with overall policing arrangements and operational requirements such as the location of detention facilities, are monitored and reviewed by Garda management to ensure that optimum use is made of Garda resources, and the best possible Garda service is provided to the general public.