Garda Station Closures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 January 2016

Wednesday, 13 January 2016

Questions (273)

Noel Harrington

Question:

273. Deputy Noel Harrington asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Question No. 231 of 30 April 2014, if he will provide an update on a property (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1219/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works are assessing the property options for the remaining closed Garda Stations, on a phased basis. The former Garda Station in Goleen will form part of the next phase of stations to be assessed in line with the OPW's disposal policy. Proposals for community use will be considered following the assessment of (i) the suitability of the property for alternative state use and (ii) its potential for disposal on the open market.

No State interest has been identified at this time.

The Commissioners of Public Works have received submissions from community groups expressing an interest in the property.

It is anticipated that a decision on the future use of this property will be made in Q2 of 2016.