Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 92: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the inadequacies and lack of facilities at a Garda station (details supplied) in County Donegal; if there are plans to refurbish, extend, renovate or provide a new station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34480/07]

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 Garda 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 station referred to by the Deputy is included in the Garda building programme. The Office of Public Works will continue to carry out necessary maintenance work at the station as requested by the Garda authorities. 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 the area are met.