Garda Stations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 October 2006

Wednesday, 18 October 2006

Questions (137)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

210 Mr. Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works has plans to upgrade the Garda station at Castledermot, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33590/06]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Parlon)

I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the Garda Authorities and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform have included Castledermot Garda station on the 2007 Garda Minor Capital Works Programme.

The Office of Public Works are currently developing a scheme for the refurbishment of Castledermot Garda station and subject to the approval of this scheme by the Garda Authorities, it is envisaged that this project will proceed in 2007 in accordance with its rating on the Minor Works priority list.