Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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124. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the acquisition of a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45541/17]

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 (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.

I would refer the Deputy to my response to Parliamentary Question No. 221 on 3 October 2017, Wherein I confirmed that the OPW and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office continue to progress the acquisition of the site in question as a high priority and expect the process to reach a conclusion shortly.

Following a further contact between my Department and the OPW, I can confirm that the position is as outlined above.