Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)
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367. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality her plans for the future of Fitzgibbon Street Garda station in Dublin 1; if she will seek to have a preservation order placed on the building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24727/15]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed by the Garda Authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

I have been advised by the Garda authorities that the OPW have stated that due to its condition it was necessary to temporarily vacate Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station to facilitate refurbishment works.

In this regard the OPW refurbished the former Prison Officers Quarters at Mountjoy Prison, which is adjacent to Mountjoy Garda Station, and upon completion of these works Mountjoy Garda Station was refurbished in order that Gardaí attached to both Mountjoy and Fitzgibbon Street could operate efficiently on a temporary basis from this station. In addition, a building adjacent to Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station was identified as suitable for a Garda Office. This building was refurbished and is currently operating as a temporary public office.