Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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380. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of an application by a group (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19318/16]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that no formal proposal has been received from a child care group for the use of Shanagolden Garda Station.

The stated policy in relation to closed Garda Stations, including Shanagolden former Garda Station, is to identify if the property is required/suitable for State use by the Public Sector.

If no other State use is identified, the Commissioners for Public Works will then consider disposing of the property on the open market, if and when conditions prevail, in order to generate revenue for the Exchequer.

In the event that the property does not sell, the Commissioners may consider community involvement, subject to detailed written submission which would indicate that the community/voluntary group has the means to insure, maintain and manage the property and that there are no ongoing costs for the Exchequer.