Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
330. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of unused or derelict Garda stations in County Clare; if he has any plans for the use of same in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15256/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraDuring 2012 and 2013, 139 Garda stations were closed as part of An Garda Síochána’s rationalisation programme.
The table below outlines the Garda stations in County Clare that were closed as part of this programme and the status of each:
|
Garda Station |
Current Status |
|
Broadford |
Sale agreed. Sold at public auction. |
|
Carrigaholt |
Disposed. Sold by private treaty. |
|
Doonbeg |
Disposed. Sold at public auction. |
|
Inagh |
Disposed by Intra State transfer to Clare County Council. |
|
Kilmihil |
Re-opened as a Garda station. |
|
Labeeshada |
Disposed. Sold by private treaty. |
|
Lahinch |
Disposed. Sold at public auction. |
|
Mountshannon |
Assigned to An Garda Síochána. |
|
Quin |
Assigned to An Garda Síochána. |
Should An Garda Síochána advise the OPW that a Garda station is no longer operational and surplus to requirements, the OPW’s policy is as follows:
Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government Departments or the wider public sector.
1. If there is no other State use identified for a property, the OPW will then consider disposing of the property on the open market if and when conditions prevail, in order to generate revenue for the Exchequer.
2. If no State requirement is identified or if a decision is taken not to dispose of a particular property, the OPW may consider community involvement (subject to a detailed written submission, which would indicate that the community/voluntary group has the means to insure, maintain and manage the property and that there are no ongoing costs for the Exchequer).
Kilmihil Garda Station closed on 31 January 2013. In 2015 due to the expiry of a Lease and title issues associated with the Garda station at Lissycasey, a decision was taken to reopen Kilmihil Garda station and close Lissycasey Garda station. The former Garda station and residence at Lissycasey will be prepared for disposal in accordance with the aforementioned policy, when the title issues associated with the property have been resolved.
