Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 225: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason behind the new antenna structure located at Cahir Garda station, County Tipperary; the number of antennae on this structure and their purpose; the further reason there was no planning permission advertised for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30140/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The telecommunications mast at Cahir Garda Station was recently replaced by a structurally stronger tower to facilitate the roll out of the NDRS (National Digital Radio Service) to provide an improved telecommunications system for An Garda Síochána. There are nine antennae located on the new mast, five of which are Garda Síochána antennae, as on the original mast. Four additional antennae have been installed to facilitate the NDRS. The development was carried out in accordance with the exempt development provisions of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001.