Noel Harrington (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 144: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the average running costs, excluding salaries and allowances, of a one-person Garda station in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33556/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The Garda Commissioner is the Accounting Officer for the Garda Vote. In that context I am informed by the Garda authorities that financial operating cost statements are maintained at District Headquarters level rather than at Garda station level. Additionally it is the case that the costs arising in respect of individual stations can vary considerably owing to a number of factors. These include whether the station site is freehold or leased and the extent to which expenditure is required on maintaining the property.

In the circumstances I regret that I am not in a position to provide the information sought by the Deputy.

Noel Harrington (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 145: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has any official role in the closure of a Garda station or can same be closed without the need for ministerial approval or order; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33557/11]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 the Garda Commissioner must each year prepare a policing plan setting out the proposed arrangements for the policing of the State, including any proposals in relation to Garda stations. The policing plan, once it has been approved by the Minister, is laid before each House.