Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 March 2013
31. Deputy Eamonn Maloney asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding extending Tallaght Garda station, as an extension was proposed five years ago, but no work has commenced to date. [11421/13]
View answerThe programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on accommodation priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility capital expenditure in this area. I am informed by the Garda authorities that plans for the provision of a new Divisional Headquarters in Tallaght are currently being developed. Further progress on this project will be considered in the context of An Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities and in the light of available resources within the Vote for the Office of Public Works.
