Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 531: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the sale of Garda houses (details supplied) attached to the Garda College, Templemore, County Tipperary and in particular the sale of houses to the long-term occupants of same; further to Parliamentary Question No. 479 of 3 July 2007, if Garda authorities have targeted houses for sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19778/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The Deputy will be aware that the allocation of Garda resources, including accommodation where this is appropriate, is a matter for the Garda Commissioner. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the status of a number of houses attached to the Garda College, Templemore, has been reviewed and in consultation with the Office of Public Works an Garda Síochána is evaluating the future plans for these houses.

Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 532: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the proposals for the development of farmland at Dromard, Templemore which was purchased for further development by the Garda College in Templemore; the timeframe for the proposed development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19779/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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It is proposed to develop the facilities at Dromard, Templemore into a Centre of Excellence for the training of members of the Garda Síochána across a wide range of disciplines. I am advised by the Garda authorities that a Project Board has been set-up and is currently establishing Garda requirements. The plans are being advanced in conjunction with the Office of Public Works. As the development of the site is at conceptual design stage the timeframe for the development has yet to be finalised.