Garda Stations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 March 2012

Thursday, 22 March 2012

Questions (112)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

115 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Garda stations that were refurbished or that received additional accommodation for the years 2008 to 2011, inclusive, and to date in 2012; the works that were carried out in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15971/12]

Written answers

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

The stations for which refurbishment or extension works were carried out in the years requested are listed as follows. The year given reflects when the work was completed:

2008

Station	Nature of Works
Avoca GS, Co. Wicklow	Refurbishment of GS and public access pathway
Dunmanway GS, Co. Cork	Provision of new rear entrance to allow phase 3 proceed.
Granard GS, Co. Longford	Extension and Full refurbishment of GS
Letterkenny GS, Co. Donegal	New Prisoner custody suite
Swords GS, Dublin	Construction of system build extension
Tullow GS, Co. Carlow	Remedial works following an arson attack
Carrickmacross GS, Co. Monaghan.	Roof replacement works
Carlow GS, Co. Carlow	Provision of storage unit
Castlerea GS, Co. Roscommon	Refurbishment
Buncrana GS, Co. Donegal	Temporary accommodation

2009

Station	Nature of works
Dunmanway GS, Co. Cork	Extension and Full refurbishment of GS
Bandon GS, Co. Cork	Flood damage repairs to GS
Gurrnabraher GS, Co. Cork	Extension to rear of GS
Mullingar GS, Co. Westmeath	Extension to GS
Ardee GS, Co. Louth	Conversion of Married quarters into expanded GS
Mullinavat GS, Co. Kilkenny	Refurbishment of GS and married quarters
Barraduff GS, Co. Kerry	Refurbishment of GS
44 O’Connell Street, Dublin	Works to ensure compliance of Fire Regulations
Newtownmountkennedy GS, Co. Wicklow	Conversion of Married quarters for additional facility
Carna GS, Co. Galway	Remedial works due to arson attack
Portlaoise GS, Co. Laois	Additional Accommodation
Laytown GS, Co. Meath	Provision of additional accommodation
Navan GS, Co. Meath	Provision of additional accommodation

2010

Station	Nature of works
Bandon GS, Co. Cork	Flood damage repairs to GS
Clonmany GS, Co. Donegal	Refurbishment of GS
Delvin GS, Co. Westmeath	Conversion of Married quarters into expanded GS
Blanchardstown GS, Dublin	Alterations to the public reception area
Ronanstown GS, Dublin	Internal alterations and refurbishment
Craughwell GS, Co. Galway	Extension and full refurbishment of the GS
Newbridge GS, Co. Kildare	Conversion of 2 Married quarters for use by the Regional Support Unit
Tuam GS, Co. Galway	Conversion of garage for Traffic Corp staff
Santry GS, Dublin	Fit-out works due to relocation of carriage office
Mooncoin GS, Co. Kilkenny	Integration of married quarters into expanded and fully refurbished GS
Carndonagh GS, Co. Donegal	Extension and associated works to GS
Louisburgh GS, Co. Mayo	Refurbishment works to GS
Kilmainham GS, Dublin	Roof replacement works
Traffic Div — Dublin Castle	Remedial works due to vacation of carriage office for use by Traffic Corp.
Virginia GS, Co. Cavan	Temporary GS provided for relocation of Garda during 2011 project
Ballybofey GS, Co. Donegal	Temporary GS provided for relocation of Garda during 2011 project
Kilkenny GS, Kilkenny	Additional Accommodation
Henry Street GS, Limerick	Additional Accommodation
Wexford GS, Wexford	Additional Accommodation
Blarney Garda Station, Co. Cork	Temporary Accommodation

2011

Station	Nature of works
Blanchardstown GS, Dublin	Installation of perimeter fencing for security
Carrickmacross GS, Co. Monaghan	Remedial works to ensure compliance with Fire Regulations
Castledermot GS, Co. Kildare	Integration of married quarters area into expanded and fully refurbished GS
Ballyshannon GS Traffic Corp., Co. Donegal	Fit-out of Old Garda Station for use by the Traffic Corp
Virginia GS, Co. Cavan	Extension and refurbishment of GS
Mullingar GS, Co. Westmeath	Provision of new female locker facilities in GS, new Electric hub station and Fire Hydrant point.
Ballyhaunis GS, Co. Mayo	Integration of married quarters area into expanded and fully refurbished GS
Castlegregory GS, Co. Kerry	Integration of married quarters area into expanded and fully refurbished GS
Kilmainham GS, Dublin	New Public office and reception area and provision of additional cell.
Naas GS, Co. Kildare	Installation of new units as Locker rooms for staff to free up space within the GS
Ballybofey GS, Co. Donegal	Extension and refurbishment of GS
Ronanstown GS, Dublin	External security works and new set-down facility for prisoners
Store St. GS, Dublin	Upgrade works at 13 cells
Fitzgibbon St GS, Dublin	Provision of new public reception facility at No. 29 Fitzgibbon Street.
Coolock GS, Dublin	Demolition of existing cells and construction of modern custody area.
Mountjoy GS/Fitzgibbon St GS, Dublin	Additional Accommodation
Clonark GS, Co. Roscommon	Refurbishment
Swinford Garda Station, Co. Mayo	Adaptation and refurbishment works

2012

Station	Nature of works
Roscommon Govt. Office, Co. Roscommon	Fit-out of office for relocation of Garda back office functions to Govt. Office
Carrick-on-Shannon Govt. Office, Co. Leitrim	Fit-out of office for relocation of Garda back office functions to Govt. Office