Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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669. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality his plans to provide funding for the refurbishment of the public office in Malahide Garda station; the Garda stations scheduled for refurbishment in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38644/17]

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 co-operation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), 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. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

The Deputy will be aware of the significant efforts being made by Government to enhance the working environment generally for members of An Garda Síochána and of the major investment that has been committed under the Capital Plan 2016-2021 to upgrade Garda premises, the Garda fleet and Garda ICT infrastructure.

The Garda Station Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021 is an ambitious 5 year Programme that will benefit over thirty locations around the country and includes over €60 million of Exchequer funding as part of Government’s Capital Plan 2016 – 2021 as well as a major Public Private Partnership project.

The Programme is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and the Garda authorities are working in close co-operation with the OPW to deliver the projects.

While the Programme does not include provision for any significant building works at Malahide Garda station, I have been informed by the Garda authorities that an application has been made to the OPW for some refurbishment works to be undertaken at the public office at the station. I understand that a determination in relation to the matter will be made having due regard to the views of the OPW as to the feasibility of the proposal and available funding.