Written answers
Tuesday, 19 May 2015
Department of Justice and Equality
Garda Station Refurbishment
Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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229. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality when the works currently being undertaken at Dundrum Garda station, Dublin 14, will be completed; the estimated final cost of the works; if she will provide details on the new facilities that will result from these works; and the additional technology that will be available as a result to the gardaí stationed in Dundrum. [19287/15]
Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on accommodation priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is advanced in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Funding for such works is provided for in the Vote of the OPW.
In that context, I am advised that the programme of works at Dundrum Garda Station is being carried out in two phases. The first phase, which involved the refurbishment of the former Dundrum Courthouse in order to provide additional accommodation for An Garda Síochána, was completed in March 2013.
The contract for the second phase which will provide for a new public office, parade room, custody suite, office accommodation as well as male and female changing facilities and a canteen, was awarded in May 2014. It is anticipated that this final phase will be completed towards the end of 2015.
The estimated total cost for both phases is expected to be in excess of €3 million.
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