Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 291: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if improvement works have been planned for garda stations in County Louth; the nature of the works concerned; the cost of same; the expected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16411/09]

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

I am informed by the Garda authorities that major refurbishment works were carried out to Ardee Garda Station in advance of it becoming a District Headquarters on 1st January 2009. I am also advised that various works including interior upgrade and improvements are planned this year for Drogheda, Carlingford, Dunleer and Dromad Garda stations at an estimated cost of €80,000. It is not possible, at this stage, to say when each of these works will be completed.