David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein)
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295. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations in the Waterford division that received major refurbishments in 2016, 2017 and to date in 2018; the works that were done in each station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13693/18]

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 the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation, including identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at individual station. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

I have, however, been informed by the Garda authorities that, in the period 2016 to date, major refurbishments to a value of €288,000 have been sanctioned at a number of Garda stations in Waterford. These included the replacement of windows in Dungarvan Garda Station, the modernisation of the public office, reception area and front entrance in Tramore Garda Station and the installation of CCTV in the custody suite in Waterford Garda Station. The total sanctioned for these three jobs is €288,000. The works in Dungarvan have been completed. The works in Tramore will be completed in May. The works in Waterford are currently at a design stage.

I have been further informed that, in addition to the above, during the period referenced by the Deputy some 38 smaller works to a value of €177,000 have been carried out across the Division.