Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
470. Deputy Margaret Murphy O'Mahony asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the funding for office space for the protective services unit for Bandon, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55103/17]
View answerAs the Deputy will appreciate decisions in relation to the provision and allocation of Garda resources are a matter for the Garda Commissioner in light of his identified operational demands and the availability of resources and I, as Minister, have no direct role in the matter.
The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that they have requested the OPW to acquire additional accommodation in Bandon to facilitate the implementation of Modernisation and Renewal Programme projects and they will engage with the OPW to identify a suitable property solution to meet requirements.
