Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 282: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the inaccessibility of Donnybrook, Sundrive Road and Crumlin village Garda stations to people with disabilities; the reason wheelchair ramps are not in place at all Garda stations; if and when ramps will be put in place at all stations; and if not the reason for same. [43482/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised that it is the policy of the Office of Public Works to provide for universal access in all new projects, including Garda stations, and as far as is practicable in all other projects. Older buildings and/or protected structures, many of which predate the introduction of current accessibility legislation, can present issues that make such provision problematic. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Office of Public Works have been requested to examine the stations referred to by the Deputy with a view to providing the requisite access facilities.

I am informed by the Garda authorities that they will consult with the National Disability Authority to ensure that its requirements are taken into account where new Garda stations are built or where Garda stations are refurbished, insofar as this is possible.