Garda Stations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 October 2020

Wednesday, 7 October 2020

Questions (73)

Alan Farrell

Question:

73. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status on the reopening of Rush Garda station, County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28955/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of Garda Station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Rush Garda Station, Co. Dublin. OPW undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved and proposed layout to An Garda Síochána (AGS).

Following receipt of AGS final agreement to proposed plans, the Office of Public Works arranged the undertaking of the works. These works were completed and the Station was handed over to An Garda Síochána on 31st March, 2020.

The operation of the Station is a matter for An Garda Síochána.