Jim O'Callaghan
Question:555. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice if Coolock Garda station is included in the Garda Capital Investment Programme 2022-2027; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [54904/23]
View answerTuesday, 12 December 2023
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Under the National Development Plan, the Government is committed to investing significant levels of capital funding into An Garda Síochána to deliver a Garda station modernisation and refurbishment programme, to delivering strategic ICT and digitalisation projects, and to providing a modern, fit for purpose Garda fleet. This is a core part of the Government’s Plan to build Stronger, Safer Communities.
As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including matters relating to the Garda estate. In addition, the Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister, I have no direct role in such matters.
The development of a substantial new Garda station and facilities on Dublin City Council lands at the corner of the R139 and Malahide Road at Northern Cross is considered a strategic priority project by An Garda Síochána and has the full support of Government.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) are leading on this project and have advised that there is ongoing and positive engagement between the OPW and Dublin City Council, in consultation with An Garda Síochána, on the development of the site at Northern Cross.
I am also advised that the OPW have undertaken a high level impact study of the site and a detailed brief of requirements is being developed with An Garda Síochána.
The Northern Cross project will comprise of a series of facilities, including a replacement facility for Coolock Garda Station, and is one of the most significant Garda Building investments in the National Development Plan 2021 – 2030 and I very much look forward to its development.