Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 June 2021

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

Questions (248)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

248. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of Clane Garda station in the context of improving public access to the premises and the plans to upgrade and-or modernise the station in view of the population growth in the area; and the plans for Clane Garda buildings in the context of future proofing them for increased footfall by members of the public requiring customer service based needs at the station such as form stamping and so on. [33392/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that, in line with Section 25 of the Disability Act, it is ensuring that all public buildings under its control, including Clane Garda Station, are, in so far as is practicable, accessible to people with disabilities.

The OPW is not aware of any requirements from An Garda Síochána in relation to the upgrading of this Station. Operational matters  are  a matter for An Garda Siochana.