Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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281. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans to refurbish Garda stations in Dublin; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48969/14]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The programme of refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed accommodation priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed by An Garda Síochána in co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for capital expenditure in this area.

In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that a programme of cell refurbishment is currently underway at a number of Garda stations, including Crumlin, Raheny, Ballymun and Lucan Garda Stations. In addition, the second phase of a significant refurbishment project at Dundrum Garda station commenced in June of this year. This will provide for a new public office, parade room, custody suite and office accommodation in addition to male and female changing facilities and a canteen.

I am also advised that plans for the construction of a new Garda Station at Kevin Street are at an advanced stage.

Proposals for further refurbishment works at Garda stations in the Dublin Metropolitan Region will be examined in the context of An Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities and the availability of funding within the vote of the Office of Public Works.