Garda Stations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 February 2012

Wednesday, 8 February 2012

Questions (82)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Question:

82 Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the disused Garda station in Geashill, County Offaly. [7159/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

A formal decision to close Geashill Garda Station was recently announced by the Minister for Justice. The Office of Public Works will now examine other potential State uses for the property. If no such use is identified arrangements will probably be made to dispose of the property on the open market. If any viable local proposals concerning the station are made from the community or from the local authority, I will consider this.