Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
739. Deputy Seán Haughey asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if funding for the refurbishment of the cell block of Malahide Garda station will be provided in view of the fact that the cells in the station are in need of refurbishment; when works on this project will commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32854/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Deputy will be aware 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 responsibility includes identifying and progressing any necessary remedial or refurbishment works required at individual stations. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
I understand from the Garda authorities that a cell refurbishment programme is currently ongoing, following a request by An Garda Síochána to the OPW in that regard. I further understand that an upgrade of the cells in Malahide Garda Station is not included in that refurbishment programme.
The Deputy may however be interested to know that cells in Ballymun, Clontarf, Coolock, Swords, Raheny and Balbriggan Garda Stations in the DMR North Division were included by An Garda Síochána in the cell refurbishment programme and have now been upgraded.
