Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2007
145 Deputy Charles Flanagan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the progress that has been made in respect of providing a new Garda station for Portlaoise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22541/07]
View answerThe provision of a new Divisional Headquarters for An Garda Síochána at Portlaoise, Co. Laois is a priority for An Garda Síochána and for my Office. Considerable time and resources have gone into identifying a suitable solution. This involved considering options on the existing site and trawls of the local market for suitable sites.
Earlier this year, a suitable site was identified on the grounds of the Health Service Executive in Beladd, Portlaoise, Co. Laois. The site is approximately 2 acres in area and occupies the location known as the ‘Old Walled Garden' within the HSE grounds, directly opposite Portlaoise Prison. In April, 2007, the HSE agreed to the transfer of the site to OPW for the development of a new Divisional Headquarters and the necessary arrangements are being put in place to effect this transfer.
