Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015
334. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the progress made on the refurbishment of the Garda Síochána station at Fitzgibbon Street in Dublin 1; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39516/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed by the Garda Authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), who have the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that following OPW advice regarding the condition of the station it was deemed necessary to vacate Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station on a temporary basis to facilitate refurbishment works. The OPW subsequently refurbished the former Prison Officers Quarters at Mountjoy Prison and the adjacent Mountjoy Garda Station so that Gardaí attached to both Mountjoy and Fitzgibbon Street could operate efficiently and effectively on a temporary basis from this location. In addition, a building adjacent to Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station was identified as suitable for a Garda Office and following some refurbishment now operates as a temporary public office.
I am further informed by the Garda authorities that it is the intention of An Garda Síochána to locate a District Headquarters Station at Fitzgibbon Street. This matter will be progressed by An Garda Síochána, in collaboration with the OPW, in the context of the national accommodation priorities of An Garda Síochána and the level of capital funding available.
