Peter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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509. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the planned refurbishment of a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46136/17]

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.

The Garda Station Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021, which is an ambitious 5 year Programme that will benefit over thirty locations around the country, provides for refurbishment works to Ballinasloe Garda station, including a new public office and custody management facility.

I am advised by Garda management that the procurement process for a scheme of works for the station has been completed by the OPW and they are currently engaging with An Garda Síochána in relation to the progression of the project.