Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 October 2017
221. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason for the delay with acquiring the new building for the new Garda station for the Bailieborough district; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41285/17]
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 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 Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
As indicated to the Deputy by my colleague the Minister of State at the OPW in response to Parliamentary Question No. 52 on 26 September 2017, the OPW and the Chief State Solicitor’s Office continue to progress the acquisition of the site in question as a high priority and expect the process to reach a conclusion shortly.
