Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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627. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if a site (details supplied) in County Laois has been examined as part of the programme for replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30986/15]

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

In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that a brief of requirements for the refurbishment and extension of the Garda station referred to by the Deputy has been sent to the OPW with a view to progressing this project on a phased basis. As regards the site mentioned by the Deputy the Garda authorities advise that land which is the property of the Reserve Defence Forces, adjacent to the Garda Station, is available to facilitate the expansion of the Garda Station and this will be factored into the overall plans.

Garda management advise that the project will be progressed in the context of An Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities and the availability of resources.