Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 629: To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the amount of money spent on the refurbishment of Farranfore Garda station, County Kerry, which was undertaken in recent years; if Farranfore Garda station is closing in the short term or in the long term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1002/12]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

I have been informed by the Garda authorities that approximately €130,000 was spent on refurbishment works at Farranfore Garda station in the period 2008 to 2009. In accordance with the provisions of the Garda Síochána Acts 2005 to 2007, decisions in relation to the opening or closing Garda stations are a matter in the first instance for the Garda Commissioner. In that context, the Commissioner has not submitted any proposal for the closure of Farranfore Garda station.