Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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74. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the closure of a Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [46444/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The formulation of proposals in relation to the opening and closing of Garda stations is a matter, in the first instance, for the Garda Commissioner in the context of her annual policing plans, as provided for in section 22 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005.

The station referred to by the Deputy was one of a number of stations where closure was proposed by the Commissioner in the Garda Policing Plan for 2012. I am advised by the Garda authorities that the station closed on 29^thApril 2012.

With regard to the future use of the former Garda station, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has agreed to make the premises available for the relocation of the State Pathology Office and to carry out the necessary refurbishment work. The project is being actively pursued in conjunction with the OPW and in consultation with all relevant stakeholders.