Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 October 2007
537 Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the plans his Department have for the upgrading of a Garda Station (details supplied) in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26652/07]
View answerThe programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána in consultation with the representative associations. The programme is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the refurbishment of the station referred to by the Deputy has been placed on the Minor New Works Programme and will be progressed in that framework. I am also informed by the Garda authorities that the situation will be kept under review and the relevant Garda officials will continue to liaise closely with the Office of Public Works to ensure that the Garda accommodation requirements in this station are met.
