Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 January 2014
321. Deputy Martin Ferris asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has given consideration to the possibility of handing over the former Garda station in Moyvane village, County Kerry to the local community; and if he will provide a timeline for same. [4007/14]
View answerThe stated policy for closed Garda Stations, including Moyvane, is to identify if other State bodies, including government departments and the wider public sector has a use for the property. If no State requirement is identified or if a decision is taken not to dispose of a particular property the OPW will 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.
This Office has received an expression of interest from Moyvane Community Development Association for community use and are awaiting a formal proposal.
