Bernard Durkan
Ceist:
186. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Justice the extent to which the various Garda stations throughout the country are in the course of refurbishment or replacement or scheduled for works; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23243/20]
Amharc ar fhreagra
The Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the effective and efficient use of Garda resources. Further, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.
Works in relation to Garda accommodation are therefore progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the OPW.
I have requested information from the Garda Commissioner in relation to this matter but it was unfortunately not possible to compile it in the time available.
I will write to the Deputy directly with the information requested, when it is available.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51:
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 186 which was for answer on the 10 September 2020, in which you asked the extent to which the various Garda stations throughout the country are in the course of refurbishment, replacement or are scheduled for works. As you may recall, the information you requested could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to contact you again when the information was to hand. The requested information has now been provided by An Garda Síochána.
As you will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is by law responsible for the management and control of An Garda Síochána and for the effective and efficient use of Garda resources, including all Garda stations. Further, the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Works in relation to Garda accommodation are therefore progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the OPW.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that the information provided in the attached Appendix sets out projects that are currently in development.
I am advised that the details provided focus on works of a more substantial nature that seek to replace a Garda Station, construct a new Garda Station or make a significant enhancement to the Station by way of full refurbishment or enlargement of the facility.
The details below do not outline the work conducted to maintain Garda Stations across the country or the more minor upgrade works that take place on a regular basis, having regard to the funding available and the competing priorities on accommodation within the Garda estate.
I trust this information is of assistance.
Appendix
Garda Station
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Description of Project
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Status – as per OPW
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Anglesea St GS
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Upgrade works to allows accommodation of Cyber Crime Unit
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On Site
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Anglesea St GS
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Control Room Upgrade Works
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Design Stage
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Athlone
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Refurbishment, extension and alteration of the existing station to include the adjacent former Government Buildings,. Expected completion Q1/early Q2 2021.
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On Site
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Bailieborough GS
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Development of new District Headquarters
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Moving to issue tenders.
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Bridewell GS Dublin
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Refurbishment works
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Design stage
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Carlow GS
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Reconfiguration of prisoner entrance
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Design Stage
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Cavan ASU
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Enhancements to Cavan Garda Station to include Accommodation for a new North Western Region Armed Support Unit and a new public office
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On Site
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Clonmel
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New station to be procured as a PPP
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Part IX Planning permission application process
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Clonmel GS
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Fit out of locker rooms and Fire safety works
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Tender Stage
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Donegal Town GS
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Refurbishment and extension of existing Station
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Handover
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Donnybrook GS
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Replacement of existing changing facilities and refurbishment of public entrance at Donnybrook GS
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Design Stage
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Drogheda GS
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Provide new PEMS facility
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Procurement stage
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Fitzgibbon St
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Full refurbishment of the existing station
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On Site
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Greystones GS
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Refurbishment works
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Design stage
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Garda Station
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Description of Project
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Status – as per OPW
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Henry Street
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Replacement of Prefabricated Units housing Locker Rooms
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Contract awarded
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Longford GS
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New Cell Block and Refurbishment works at Longford Garda Station
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On Site
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Macroom
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New station to be procured as a PPP
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Part IX Planning permission application process
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Macroom GS
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Provision of additional temporary accommodation
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On site
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Naas GS
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Provide new PEMS facility
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Planning stage
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Navan GS
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Provision of a new two-storey building at Navan GS including a new cell block and additional office space
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Tender Stage
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Newcastle West
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New Station to replace existing Station
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Design Stage
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Portlaoise
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Refurbishment, extension and alteration of the existing station.
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Part IX Planning permission application process
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Roscommon GS
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Cell Upgrade and Refurbishment Works.
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On Site
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Sligo GS
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Cell upgrade and refurbishment works for the provision of a new custody suite including new cells and prisoner processing area as well as solicitor and doctor's rooms.
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On Site
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Store St GS
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Reconfiguration of the ground floor of Store Street GS
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Design Stage
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Swords GS
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Demolition of the existing accommodation and provision of temporary decant accommodation.
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On Site
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Tallaght GS
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Provide new PEMS facility
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Design stage
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Togher GS
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Fabric Upgrade and Universal Access works
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Tender Stage
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