Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail)
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Question 108: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position on the priority list of a Garda station (details supplied) in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14078/11]

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.

The Garda authorities have indicated that significant refurbishment and extension works were carried out at the station referred to by the Deputy in 2010. These works consisted of renovation of the building internally and the provision of additional accommodation.

I have also been informed by the Garda authorities that the acquisition of a site for a new Garda station at the location referred to has been included in the list of proposed accommodation projects. In this regard, the Office of Public Works is examining options for the provision of a new Garda station in the light of the capital funding available within its Vote.