Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010
895 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform when a Garda station (details supplied) will be vacated and refurbishment works commence; if the tender process has been completed and the contract in place; and if he will provide a figure on the costs involved. [31766/10]
Amharc ar fhreagra1144 Deputy Maureen O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Justice and Law Reform further to Parliamentary Question No 175 of 6 July 2010, the position regarding Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station, Dublin; when will the station close for refurbishment; the length of time the refurbishment will take; if their is sufficient funding for the refurbishment to proceed. [33249/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 895 and 1144 together.
The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and it is progressed in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, who have responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.
I have been advised by the Garda authorities that work on the refurbishment of Mountjoy Garda Station is currently underway. It is anticipated that this work will be completed in early 2011 and that the refurbished building will accommodate the Station party from Fitzgibbon Street Garda station whilst refurbishment works are carried out at that Station.
I have been assured by the Garda authorities that current policing levels will be maintained in the area concerned and that there will be no diminution of the Garda service being provided to the local community.
