Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 November 2017
130. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Justice and Equality to set out the estimated cost of reopening a Garda station (details supplied) in Dublin 1; if plans for these refurbishments have been finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47238/17]
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.
The Deputy will be aware that the proposed reopening of Fitzgibbon Street Garda station is a key action recommended in the report on the North East Inner City prepared by Kieran Mulvey for the North East Inner City Ministerial Taskforce.
I am advised by the Garda authorities that they are working closely with the OPW to progress the project and that notices for Civil and Structural and Quantity Surveyor services have recently been placed on e-Tenders.
The exact cost of the project will be determined by the procurement process to be undertaken by OPW in due course and I am advised that funding is available in the capital envelope for Garda building projects.
