Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 326: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when work will commence on the refurbishment of Blarney Garda station, which was seriously damaged by an arson attack on 10 October 2008; when a decision will be made on the request for an interim arrangement whereby prefabs would be provided in Blarney for use as a temporary Garda station while the necessary repairs are being carried out in view of the fact that the gardaí are operating from Gurranabraher Garda station which is a considerable distance from Blarney, especially as the present situation gives out the message that the gardaí can be driven out of a village by illegal activities. [42258/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Garda authorities that following the incident which occurred at the station on 10 October last, the Gardaí allocated to Blarney are temporarily operating from the Garda District Headquarter at Gurranabraher which is a distance of approximately 8 kms. I am also advised by the Garda authorities that they are liaising with the Office of Public Works regarding refurbishment works to Blarney Garda Station. In addition, the Garda authorities, in conjunction with the OPW, are currently examining a range of options with a view to providing temporary accommodation for Gardaí in Blarney in the most cost efficient and timely manner.