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 (OPW), who have responsibility for capital expenditure in this area.

In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the OPW prepared a feasibility report for the development of a new Garda Divisional Headquarters on the existing Garda site in Tallaght in 2008. Further activity on the proposed development will be considered in accordance with the available resources within the Vote for the OPW and An Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities. However, I am advised by Garda management that there are no immediate plans to commence work on a new Divisional Headquarters in Tallaght.

The existing facilities in Tallaght Garda Station were supplemented by the OPW in October 2009 through the provision of additional accommodation at the Plaza Office Complex.