Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 November 2017
106. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost of reopening a Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 18; if plans for these refurbishments have been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47238/17]
View answerStepaside Garda is in the full ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland. The station was closed on 14th March 2013 as part of the rationalisation programme of An Garda Síochána, as announced in the 2013 Policing Plan.
The Commissioners put a guardianship arrangement in place with Camelot in 2014. My officials have recently advised Camelot that, in accordance with the contractual agreement in place, a 25 day notice to vacate the premises will issue. This is subject to an assessment of when refurbishment works to facilitate the reopening of the Garda Station will begin.
A full brief of works will be required from An Garda Síochána in order to assess the cost of reopening the station at Stepaside.
