Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 January 2016
100. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if she will develop a new Garda station building on the same site as the current station, which was built nearly 30 years ago and is now considered by many to be inadequate to cater for the needs of a major population centre, given that there are no plans to build a second Garda station in Tallaght in Dublin 24; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [2638/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.
I am advised by the Garda Commissioner that in addition to the existing accommodation at Tallaght Garda Station, the OPW has provided additional accommodation at the Plaza Office Complex, Tallaght.
