Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 808: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the status of the proposed new Garda station and Division headquarters at a location (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22992/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, 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. The Garda accommodation programme is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is brought forward in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

I have been advised by the Garda authorities that a site has been identified for the new Divisional Headquarters at the location referred to by the Deputy. Progress is being made in finalising the necessary legal arrangements and these must be concluded before the development phase of the project can commence. I am also advised by the Garda authorities that, in the interim, some remedial works are being provided at the existing station.