Pat Rabbitte
Question:167 Mr. Rabbitte asked the Minister for Finance when a new headquarters will be ready for occupation by gardaí at Tallaght; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4356/04]
View answerWednesday, 11 February 2004
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The Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has determined the need for a new divisional headquarters for the gardaí in Tallaght.
On considering the options available to meet this need, the Commissioners of Public Works carried out a feasibility study on the redevelopment potential of the site which houses the existing Garda station in Tallaght. The commissioners have concluded that the existing Garda site has sufficient potential not alone for a new Garda divisional headquarters but also for a mixed development of private residences-offices and retail outlets.
The commissioners will be inviting joint venture proposals shortly from the private sector for the full redevelopment of the existing Tallaght site, to include a new divisional headquarters for the gardaí. On receipt of these proposals the timetable for completion will be clearer.