Garda Station Closures

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

Questions (374)

Eugene Murphy

Question:

374. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the ownership status of seven Garda stations which are currently closed in the Roscommon/Galway constituency (details supplied); and if any or all of these seven closed Garda stations are still in State ownership or if any of them have already been sold. [19654/16]

View answer

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the summary position regarding the seven former Garda stations, which are all in State ownership, is as follows:

	Former Garda Station	County	Status
1.	Ballintubber	Roscommon	Future use under consideration
2.	Ballyforan	Roscommon	Future use under consideration
3.	Ballymoe	Galway	Future use under consideration
4.	Cootehall	Roscommon	Assigned for community use
5.	Knockcroghery	Roscommon	Future use under consideration
6.	Loughlynn	Roscommon	Retained for State use (HSE)
7.	Tarmonbarry	Roscommon	Future use under consideration

Questions Nos. 375 and 376 answered with Question No. 372.