Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017
109. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the timeline for the upgrading and transfer of Clonmel Garda station, County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [41055/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will appreciate that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation 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. This includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at individual stations.
As the Deputy will be aware, the development of a new Garda station at Clonmel is among the projects included in the Garda Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021, which I announced on 21 October 2015 with my colleague the Minister of State at the OPW.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the site for the new station is located within the former Kickham Barracks site and that arrangements for the transfer of the site from Tipperary County Council to the OPW are currently underway.
