Written answers

Tuesday, 1 July 2014

Department of Justice and Equality

Garda Stations Refurbishment

Photo of John McGuinnessJohn McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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374. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans regarding the on going maintenance of the Garda station at Bennettsbridge, County Kilkenny; if the property is to be sold; if any community organisation has expressed an interest in the property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [28468/14]

Photo of Frances FitzgeraldFrances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The programme of refurbishment of Garda stations is based on priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is advanced in 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 by the Office of Public Works.

In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that refurbishment works on the station referred to will be progressed in the context of An Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities and in the light of available resources within the Vote of the Office of Public Works.

I am further advised that as Bennettsbridge Garda Station is an operational Garda Station, the question of disposal does not arise.

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