Garda Station Refurbishment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 December 2014

Thursday, 18 December 2014

Questions (289)

Brendan Smith

Question:

289. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the position regarding the proposals to provide new accommodation for Bailieborough Garda district headquarters, County Cavan; the stage of this particular project; when the project is expected to proceed to the next stage; when construction is likely to commence; the estimated cost of this building project; if financial provision is made in her Department's Estimate for 2015 to enable construction to commence; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49065/14]

Written answers

Minister for Justice and Equality

The programme of refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed accommodation priorities which are established by An Garda Síochána. This programme is progressed by An Garda Síochána in co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for capital expenditure in this area.

In that context, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the provision of a new District Headquarters in Bailieborough will continue to be pursued 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.