Garda Station Closures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 January 2016

Tuesday, 26 January 2016

Ceisteanna (153)

Jim Daly

Ceist:

153. Deputy Jim Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a Garda station (details supplied) in County Cork, including the future plans for it; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3073/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

As previously advised, the Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of assigning the former Garda Station at Castletownshend, Co. Cork to Castlehaven Nursing Association for use by Castletownshend Community Association for their community and voluntary activities.

The Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO) have issued the licence, which sets out the terms and conditions applicable for the use of the former Garda station at Castletownshend, to the solicitors representing the Association. As soon as the Association is satisfied and accepts the terms and conditions of the licence, the Commissioners of Public Works should be in a position to licence the property for the use of the Association shortly thereafter.