Aindrias Moynihan
Question:
509. Deputy Aindrias Moynihan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality when he expects the construction of a car park at a Garda station (details supplied) to proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36798/18]
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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. As Minister I have no direct role in the matter.
I have asked the Garda Commissioner for the specific information requested and when it is to hand, I will write to the Deputy directly.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I refer to Parliamentary Question No.509 for answer on 7 September 2018, regarding the construction of a car park at Farnanes, Crookstown Garda Station, County Cork.
The Deputy will recall, the information he requested could not be obtained in the time available, and I undertook to contact him again when the information was to hand.
The Deputy will appreciate that 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. As Minister, I have no direct role in the matter.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that in this regard An Garda Síochána provided the OPW with a brief of the work required to address parking requirements at Crookstown Garda Station. The OPW costing has now been received in respect of same and is currently under consideration by Garda management, having regard to Garda priorities and the funding available for the totality of Garda accommodation requirements.
I hope this information is of assistance.
