Written answers

Tuesday, 22 September 2009

Department of Finance

Communications Masts

9:00 pm

Photo of Mattie McGrathMattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 92: To ask the Minister for Finance his policy on the erection of communication masts at Garda stations; if the masts require planning permission; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32041/09]

Photo of Martin ManserghMartin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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Telecommunications masts are erected at Garda Stations to support the communications system, and thereby facilitate the services and activities of An Garda Síochána. All developments carried out by the Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of An Garda Síochána, are done so in accordance with Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001.

The Commissioners of Public Works, as managers of the State Property Portfolio, license third parties to install telecommunications equipment on Garda masts. The purpose of this is to extract maximum value from State assets and generate revenue for the State. This policy has been in operation for several years.

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