Enda Kenny
Ceist:304 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will confirm that no Garda station in County Mayo is due for closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41741/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 17 November 2009
Ceisteanna (260, 261)
Freagraí scríofa
I have set out the position in relation to rural Garda stations in my response to Parliamentary Question No. 115 of the 10th of November 2009.
Enda Kenny
Ceist:305 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position regarding the provision of a new Garda station for Ballyvary, Castlebar, County Mayo; when this project will be advertised for tender; when he expects work to commence on the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41742/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána who work in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works, which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. I am advised by the Garda authorities that in due course it is planned to build a new station at Ballyvary and this is being considered in the context of the Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities and in the light of available resources. In the interim, arrangements for the provision of Garda station facilities at a premises in Ballyvary are being advanced and it is anticipated that this accommodation will be available in the near future.