Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008
388 Deputy Brendan Howlin asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied with conditions for gardaí employed at Wexford Garda station; when the new Wexford Garda station will be available for occupation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32363/08]
View answerThe programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána in consultation with the Garda representative associations. The programme is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.
I am informed by the Garda Authorities that a two acre site at Rocksborough Road, Wexford has been acquired for the new Garda Divisional Headquarters. Funding for capital works is a matter for the Office of Public Works and priorities, including Wexford, will be considered in the light of available resources and in the context of the Garda Accommodation Strategy which is currently being developed. I am also advised by the Garda authorities that, pending the development of a new Divisional Headquarters in Wexford, some remedial works have been completed on the existing station. Further remedial works are being planned including the provision of suitable additional temporary space at the existing station to improve the accommodation for members.
