Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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89. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the upgrading of Tralee Garda station; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36920/16]

Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at individual stations and I, as Minister, have no role in these matters.

As the Deputy will be aware, the upgrade of the Garda Station at Tralee is among the projects included in the Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021, which I announced in October 2015 with my colleague the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the project provides for upgrade works and includes a reconfiguration of the internal space to maximise the capacity of the station, the creation of a second interview room, and an upgrade of the public area.

The Office of Public Works has advised that the tender package for this project is currently being finalised and it is expected that works will commence in 2017.