Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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1040. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality when there will be a new Garda station in Cashel, County Tipperary. [20099/20]

Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the effective and efficient use of Garda resources.  Further, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.  Works in relation to Garda accommodation are therefore progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the OPW

The overall purpose of the Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021, which was announced by the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works on 21 October 2015, is to address deficiencies in the Garda estate and provide fit-for-purpose facilities for Garda members and staff as well as the public interacting with them.  The programme is continuing to make progress at a range of locations around the country.  I have been informed by the Garda Authorities that the current Building and Refurbishment Programme does not provide for significant building works at the station referred to by the Deputy. 

However, I am informed by the Garda authorities that they are engaged in consultation with the OPW with a view to developing plans for the upgrade of Cashel Garda station.  This engagement is ongoing.