Parliamentary Question to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the use of the former Garda Station building in Rush, County Dublin; the possibility of this building being offered on a short term basis to a local community group as requested; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Reply from Minister Public Expenditure and Reform

I refer to previous representations by the Deputy in relation to the proposal that this Garda station might be available for community use. The Office of Public Works (OPW) have requested, through the Deputy, that the Scouts Group would contact the relevant officer in the OPW with a view to identifying the potential use of this Garda station under licence. To-date, this office has not received any communication from the group in question.   I am positively disposed to granting a lease to local community groups where Garda Stations become available.   I am more than happy to advance the proposal in Rush when contact is made with the OPW.