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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Ceisteanna (411)

Catherine Martin

Ceist:

411. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the decision on the construction of a modular Garda station for Stepaside, County Dublin is final (details supplied); if it is still planned that the station itself will be refurbished or rebuilt; if consideration has been given to making drawings or models of the modular construction available to the local community in advance of construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33569/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The preferred solution for reopening Stepaside Garda Station is to provide a purpose built unit within the grounds of the former station and the OPW are currently engaging with An Garda Síochána to advance detailed design. As part of the normal Part 9 Planning process details will be available to the Public for comment. The future use of the former station building will be determined in line with OPW policy on vacant State property.