Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 March 2017
49. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if the refurbished Garda College swimming pool and gym could be made open to members of the public residing in Templemore and surrounding areas on allocated hours on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. [14643/17]
View answerThe Deputy will appreciate that the Garda Commissioner is primarily responsible for the effective and efficient use of the resources available to An Garda Síochána, including the College and its facilities, and I as Minister have no role in the matter.
The Deputy will be aware that the College is in the ownership of the Office of Public Works which has the responsibility for the maintenance of the College and its facilities. I am advised by the Commissioner that the policy and protocols surrounding the use of the sporting facilities at the College by members of the public are currently the subject of an ongoing review by Garda management.
