Garda Stations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 March 2004

Tuesday, 9 March 2004

Questions (135)

Noel O'Flynn

Question:

222 Mr. O’Flynn asked the Minister for Finance the progress being made to secure a suitable site on premises to facilitate a new Garda station in Blackpool, Cork city, to accommodate gardaí from Hallow Road and Watercourse Road Garda station; and if McCurtain Street Garda station will be reopened or if a new site will be required to house gardaí from this station. [7759/04]

Written answers

Minister for Finance (Mr. McCreevy)

The Commissioners of Public Works are currently exploring the possibility of the Garda requirements being accommodated in a proposed new development in Blackpool, County Cork. The options regarding McCurtain Street Garda station are being considered by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Office of Public Works.