Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 276: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has set aside the necessary resources to progress the refurbishment of a Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 1; when work on this station will begin in line with agreed priorities between him and An Garda Síochána [16550/11]

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 (OPW), who have 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 the station referred to by the Deputy to facilitate refurbishment of the premises.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the refurbishment of Mountjoy Garda Station has commenced. The OPW have advised that the refurbished building will be available for occupation in the third quarter of 2011 and that it will accommodate the station party from the station referred to by the Deputy. Arrangements are currently being progressed to ensure that a Garda service will be maintained at the station referred to by the Deputy during the period the relevant members are stationed at Mountjoy.