Joe Costello
Ceist:122 Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality his proposals for the future of a Garda station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7025/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 6 April 2011
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Freagraí scríofa
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 am 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 by mid 2011 and that the refurbished building will accommodate the station party from the station referred to by the Deputy while refurbishment works are carried out at that station. Arrangements are currently being progressed to ensure that a Garda service will be maintained at the location referred to during the period the relevant members are stationed at Mountjoy.
I am further advised that the station referred to by the Deputy has been identified as the location, in due course, for the new District Headquarters for the area concerned. This project will be progressed in the context of the overall Garda accommodation programme and in the light of available resources.