John Perry (Sligo-North Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 1279: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will ensure that funding is provided for the renovation of private living quarters at a Garda station (details supplied) in County Sligo to bring it up to living standards, in view of the fact that renovation works on the main Garda station are already taking place and that this would allow the local Garda sergeant to move with their family to reside permanently at the station; his views on whether this would be a very positive step in terms of community based policing, in view of the fact that this village is one of the major satellites of Sligo Town with upwards of 600 new houses built in recent years, and the expressed wish of the local people and the sergeant for this area to have a community based Garda presence; if he will now ensure allocation of funding for this as the benefits would far outweigh financial costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2497/08]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The detailed allocation of Garda resources, including accommodation, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner to decide in accordance with his identified operational requirements. I have sought the views of the Garda authorities on the Garda Station to which the Deputy has referred and I will revert to him when the information is to hand.