Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 277: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he will consider revoking the closure order on the Garda station at Fitzgibbon Street, Dublin 1, which is providing a very valuable service to the community, in view of the fact that there is no indication when funding will be secured for its refurbishment; and if he will consider an assessment of the building to ascertain if it can continue in its current state for the foreseeable future in order that the community is not at a loss. [14312/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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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 in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that, due to its condition, it is necessary to temporarily vacate Fitzgibbon Street Garda station to facilitate refurbishment of the premises.

I am also informed that work on the refurbishment of Mountjoy Garda station is currently underway. It is anticipated that this work will be completed in the near future and that the refurbished building will accommodate the station party from Fitzgibbon Street while refurbishment works are carried out at that station. Arrangements are currently being progressed to ensure that a Garda service will be maintained at Fitzgibbon Street during the period the relevant members are stationed at Mountjoy.

In the circumstances the Deputy will appreciate that the question of closing the station at Fitzgibbon Street does not arise.