Garda Station Closures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 May 2016

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

Questions (538)

Jonathan O'Brien

Question:

538. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of former Garda stations that have been disposed of or are expected to be disposed of by the end of 2016 and thereafter. [12561/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The 2012 and 2013 policing plans for An Garda Síochána identified 139 Garda stations for closure.

Of the 139 Garda stations 36 of the properties have been sold or are sale agreed. A further 49 are currently being assessed for future use. One such option which will form part of this analysis will be disposal.