Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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1064. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if particular Garda stations (details supplied) in County Wicklow are fully wheelchair accessible for members of the force, staff and the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37409/13]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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The programme of refurbishment of Garda stations is based on accommodation priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is advanced in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Funding for such works is met from the Vote of the Office of Public Works.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that disability access improvement works have recently been carried out at both Avoca and Carnew Garda Stations. I am further advised that the Office of Public Works has a programme in place to provide disabled access to public buildings, including Garda stations, and this programme will be further pursued in the context of An Garda Síochána's identified accommodation requirements and in the light of available resources within the Vote for the Office of Public Works.