Written answers

Thursday, 23 October 2008

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Stations

5:00 pm

Photo of Charlie O'ConnorCharlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 132: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will hold discussions with South Dublin County Council and other bodies to pursue the potential of the Tallaght Garda Station site and in reporting will he appreciate the need to improve those facilities and to allow an increase in garda manpower at Tallaght. [36743/08]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

A recently completed feasibility report prepared by the Office of Public Works on the proposed new Garda Divisional Headquarters on the existing Garda station site is currently being examined to take account of local Garda management views. I am informed by the Garda authorities that, as an immediate measure to improve the accommodation available to Gardaí in Tallaght, additional accommodation to cater for 50 personnel is being provided adjacent to the station. The Garda Commissioner has established a Garda Accommodation Programme Board to prepare a long-term accommodation strategy for the Force and the policing accommodation needs of Tallaght, including West Tallaght, City West, Saggart, Rathcoole, Newcastle area will be fully considered as part of this strategy.

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