Garda Stations

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Questions (426)

Michael Creed

Question:

515 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Finance his plans regarding the future use of the current Garda barracks (details supplied) at a location in County Cork; if he will ensure that the building is protected and preserved for future public use when the Garda barracks switches to a new location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33718/10]

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Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Martin Mansergh)

Construction of the new Garda Station at Ballincollig is currently underway and is expected to be completed on time in September 2011. The existing Garda Station will be demolished in order to facilitate a new entrance and to provide necessary official parking facilities for An Garda Síochána. This is an essential element to the entire project.