Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2013
256. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the future use of Ballinakill and Ballacolla Garda stations in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20365/13]
View answerThe Office of Public Works is currently assessing the property options arising in respect of all the recently closed Garda Stations including Ballinakill and Ballacolla Garda Stations in County Laois. This assessment will identify, in the first instance, if other State Bodies, including government departments and the wider public sector have a use for the property. If there is no other State use for a property the OPW will then consider disposing of the property on the open market, if and when conditions prevail, in order to generate much needed revenue for the Exchequer. If no State requirement is identified or if a decision is taken not to dispose of a particular property the OPW would consider, community involvement subject to the receipt of an appropriate business case which would indicate that the community/voluntary group has the means to insure, maintain and manage the property.
