Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2004
177 Mr. Noonan asked the Minister for Finance if the pilot equity exchange programme for Garda stations has concluded; the policy changes being made as a result of the pilot study; if these changes will affect a Garda station (details supplied) in County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17196/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe consultants appointed to manage the pilot equity exchange programme have now assessed the proposals received and will make a recommendation shortly. Any policy issues which arise at that stage will be addressed at the appropriate level.
The objective of the pilot programme is to determine the potential for replacing non-viable Garda stations with modern facilities using a public partnership approach The Garda stations in the pilot programme include the station referred to by the Deputy.
