Dinny McGinley (Donegal South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 56: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the storm damage to a Garda station (details supplied) in County Donegal; the plans to carry out necessary construction and renovation work; when it is expected that the said station can be reoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46642/08]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I am informed by the Garda Authorities that the Office of Public Works have been instructed to carry out the necessary remedial works as a priority following a recent lightning strike at the station named by the Deputy. Due to the extensive nature of the damage, initial estimates are that repair works would take in the region of 3 months. As a result, the Office of Public Works has been requested to source alternative accommodation for the station party. A number of alternatives have been identified and the OPW are working with Garda Housing Section and local Garda management in order to acquire suitable accommodation.