Seymour Crawford (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Question 102: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the cost of restructuring a private house in Dowra, County Cavan to provide a Garda Barracks; if he is satisfied that this money was well spent; the action he will take in relation to the former Garda barracks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13503/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The cost of restructuring the house to make it suitable for use as a Garda Station was €117,675 inclusive of VAT. The new accommodation provided for the Garda Síochana was in line with current standards and represented value for money.

The Office of Public Works are currently liaising with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authorities for an indication as to their future requirements for the former Garda Barracks.

Subject to confirmation from An Garda Síochana that they have no future requirements for the building and that there is no other Government requirement for the premises, OPW will proceed to surrender the property to the landlord.