Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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302. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when a reply to a letter sent to him initially on 3 May 2018 (details supplied) will issue; the reason for the delay in replying to this letter despite reminders seeking a reply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42133/18]

Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for operational decisions in respect of the effective and efficient use of resources available to An Garda Síochána, including Garda stations. In addition, future use of the buildings which were formerly Garda stations, closed in the Garda District and Station Rationalisation Programme, is a matter for the Office of Public Works. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.

I regret the delay in responding to the Deputy's correspondence, however, in light of the matters raised, it was necessary to consult with the relevant stakeholders in particular the Garda authorities and the OPW. I can assure the Deputy that a response will issue in the very near future.