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 of An Garda Síochána, including all decisions concerning the Garda Estate and provision of Garda stations in any area in the State. As Minister, I have no role in these independent functions, and I cannot direct the Commissioner regarding any specific Garda station, or the establishment of any Garda station.

I am advised by the Garda authorities that the Garda Capital Investment Programme 2023 -2030 includes the provision of a new Garda Station in Castletroy, Co. Limerick. An Garda Síochána is preparing an initial Business Case for nine sites, including Castletroy, throughout the country, and the Office of Public Works has been engaging with them in this regard over the last number of months.

The OPW will seek a suitable site for a new Garda Station in the Castletroy area of Limerick when the Business Case process is complete and the requirements of An Garda Síochána in the area are confirmed.