Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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Question 280: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the opening hours of the gymnasium facilities at the Garda College, Templemore, County Tipperary; his views on whether these hours are adequate; and if there are plans to extend these hours. [3469/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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I have been informed by the Garda Commissioner that the gymnasium facilities at the Garda College are open for the full duration of training hours, i.e. 9am to 5pm, and are fully staffed and accessible to all. Student Gardaí are timetabled for classes during these hours.

In addition, the gymnasium is open outside of training hours between 5pm and 8pm from Monday to Thursday. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, specialised gymnasium training is conducted between 6pm and 9pm.

Senior Management at the Garda College are satisfied that these hours are adequate to meet the training needs and there are currently no plans to extend them.