Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 January 2015
18. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the urgent need to provide new accommodation for Bailieborough Garda district headquarters, County Cavan; if this project is likely to proceed to construction in 2015; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [1398/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on requirements which are established by An Garda Síochána. The programme is advanced in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for capital expenditure in this area.
In that regard,I am informed by the OPW that the acquisition of a site for development of a new District Headquarters in Bailieborough has been identified by An Garda Síochána as a priority for 2015.
I am further informed by the OPW that a review of State owned sites in the area was conducted to identify any suitable sites for the development of a new Garda Station in Bailieborough. No suitable State owned site was identified. The OPW will shortly place a notice in local and national media seeking offers of suitable sites.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the provision of a new Garda District Headquarters at the location referred to by the Deputy will continue to be pursued in the context of An Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities and in the light of available resources within the Vote of the Office of Public Works.
