Written Answers - Garda Stations

Tuesday, 7 February 2012

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 754 No. 3

 196.  Deputy Simon Harris    asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform    if the Office of Public Works will consider its responsibility for the maintenance of Garda stations that it extends to providing disabled access facilities at a station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6416/12]

 197.  Deputy Simon Harris    asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform    if the Office of Public Works will consider its responsibility for the maintenance of Garda stations that it extends to addressing the lack of suitable changing facilities for female gardaí at a station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6417/12]

 198.  Deputy Simon Harris    asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform    if the Office of Public Works will consider its responsibility for the maintenance of Garda stations that it extends to painting a station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6418/12]

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes):   I propose to take Questions Nos. 196 to 198, inclusive, together.

The Commissioners of Public Works undertake works such as re-painting, improvement of welfare facilities and improvement of access facilities at Garda Stations in line with priorities set by An Garda Síochána. The Commissioners do not currently have a request for such works at the Garda Station, the subject of the Deputy’s questions. If such a request is made, due consideration will be given at that stage.