Mattie McGrath (Tipperary, Independent)
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716. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the development of a new Garda barracks in Clonmel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26724/17]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, 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 Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021 includes an extensive programme of upgrades to the Garda station network including the provision of a new District Headquarters in Clonmel by means of a Public Private Partnership. I am advised that the Office of Public Works is progressing the acquisition from Tipperary County Council of a suitable site which forms part of the former Kickham Army Barracks for the new District Headquarters.