Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 October 2016
155. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the construction of a new special victims interview suite at Stradone Garda station in County Cavan which was announced in October 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32002/16]
View answerThe Office of Public Works has the primary responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation and works closely with the Garda authorities in this regard and I, as Minister, have no role in these matters.
The Deputy will be aware that the provision of a Specialist Victim Interview Suite at Stradone was announced as part of the Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021.
I am happy to inform the Deputy that the Office of Public Works has advised that a tender package for the works at Stradone is currently being finalised and is expected to issue shortly with a view to the works being undertaken in 2017.
