Tom Neville
Ceist:129. Deputy Tom Neville asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the status of the plans to upgrade Newcastlewest Garda station. [19512/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 2 May 2017
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Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy will be aware, the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works (OPW) which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.
The Garda Síochána Building and Refurbishment Programme 2016-2021, which I announced with the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works on 21 October 2015, includes provision for a major refurbishment of Newcastle West Garda Station.
I understand from the Garda authorities that, following an assessment of a Planning Feasibility Study to give effect to the Garda brief of requirements, the OPW is in the process of appointing a design team to progress the project.