Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2016
152. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality if her attention has been drawn to the fact that the Garda intelligence headquarters, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2, was recently sold to a REIT that wishes to redevelop the complex; if suitable accommodation has been secured for the staff; the length of time it will take to relocate these offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36240/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra153. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the number of staff accommodated in the Garda intelligence headquarters, Harcourt Street, Dublin 2; her plans to accommodate its offices in future in view of the recent sale of the building to a REIT that plans to redevelop the building; if new suitable accommodation has been secured for the staff; the length of time it will take to relocate these offices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36241/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 152 and 153 together.
The Deputy will be aware that the programme of replacement of Garda accommodation around the country is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has primary responsibility for the provision of Garda accommodation and I, as Minster, have no direct role in these matters.
The position remains as outlined in my response to Parliamentary Questions No. 52 and 55 of 29 September 2016, wherein I indicated that there are some 1,000 members of staff located in the complex and that matters relating to the leases of the complex are at present before the Courts. In the circumstances, the Deputy will appreciate it is not appropriate for me to comment further on the matter.
