Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 January 2018
499. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the Garda stations located in north County Kildare that will receive upgrading or refurbishment of their facilities; when this will occur; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54442/17]
View answerThe Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at individual stations. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021, which is an ambitious 5 year Programme based on agreed Garda priorities continues to benefit over thirty locations around the country, including the provision of a Divisional property store at Naas Garda station. In this regard, I am informed by the Garda authorities that the OPW has advised works are at an early development stage and will be progressed over the timeframe of the programme.
I understand from the Garda authorities that in addition to the above Programme, An Garda Síochána seeks to address maintenance issues, including any refurbishment works, as they arise liaising closely with the OPW in this regard. The progression of any scheme of works is subject to the funding available and the competing accommodation priorities within An Garda Síochána.
In that context, I have been informed that the following works are anticipated in Kildare:
- significant refurbishment works at Clane Garda station are nearing completion. The works involved refurbishment to the public office, enhancements to welfare facilities, as well as general maintenance,
- the cells at Newbridge Garda station are to be upgraded in 2018 under the National Cell Refurbishment Programme,
- works to repair/refurbish welfare facilities at Kildare Garda station are due to commence this month,
- works are anticipated for the Garda stations at Maynooth, Kilcock, Naas, and Leixlip in 2018.
