Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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Question 261: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the proposed works will be carried out at a location (details supplied); if money for the refurbishment is included in this year's budget; the timescale for the commencement and completion of the works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12335/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed by the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that work on the refurbishment of Mountjoy Garda station is currently under way. It is anticipated that this work will be completed by mid 2011. At that stage the refurbished premises will be in a position to accommodate the station party from the station referred to by the Deputy while refurbishment works are carried out at that station. Arrangements are currently being progressed to ensure that a Garda service will be maintained at the location referred to during the period the relevant members are stationed at Mountjoy. Garda capital building works, including the project referred to by the Deputy, are financed from the Vote of the Office of Public Works.