Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 June 2024
283. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice further to Parliamentary Question No. 457 of 21 May 2024, if she has received the necessary information from the Garda authorities; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [26783/24]
View answerParliamentary Question No. 457 of 21 May 2024 refers to the number of dry custody cells in each district within the DMR as of 14 May 2024.
As the Deputy will appreciate, the Garda Commissioner is responsible under the law for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including any decisions in relation to the allocation and control of Garda equipment and resources. As Minister for Justice, I have no direct role in these matters.
The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.
However, to be of assistance, I sought the information you requested from the Garda authorities who have advised that there is 1 (one) dry cell in Store Street Garda station, 1 (one) dry cell in Santry Garda station, and 1 (one) dry cell in Ballymun Garda station.
I am further advised that the three cells are no longer in use.
