Written answers

Wednesday, 13 October 2010

Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform

Garda Stations

9:00 pm

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 200: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the situation regarding the provision of a new Garda station (details supplied); if any progress has been made in constructing a new Garda station for the area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36804/10]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is progressed by the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am advised by the Garda authorities and the Office of Public Works that a premises in the area referred to by the Deputy has been specially adapted for use as a Garda station and has been operational since May 2010. I am further informed that the construction of a new Garda station will be addressed in the context of An Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities and in the light of available resources.

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 201: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform the situation in respect of improvement works at a Garda station (details supplied); the progress made in respect of recent renovations to the Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36805/10]

Photo of Dermot AhernDermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is progressed by the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the first phase of refurbishment works at the Garda Station referred to by the Deputy was completed in May 2010. The second phase of refurbishment works is currently under way and it is expected to be completed before end of year.

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