Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 106: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance when Portlaoise Garda Station which is out-dated and in a state of disrepair will be upgraded to an adequate standard. [13994/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The Office of Public Works carries out works to Garda Stations at the behest of the Garda Authorities. At present there are no requests to undertake refurbishment works to Portlaoise Garda Station with the exception of remedial roof repairs which are due to take place this year.

In addition, negotiations are ongoing with the Health Service Executive with regard to the procurement by the Office of Public Works of a site of approximately 2 acres for the construction of a new Garda Station for Portlaoise. In the meantime, arrangements are being made for the provision of additional pre-fabricated accommodation units to the rear of the station.