Question
129. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality the person or body that has ownership and is responsible for the property that housed the Garda station at Upperchurch, County Tipperary; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [12423/17]
Answer
Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Frances Fitzgerald): The general position is that the properties which serve as Garda stations are owned or leased on behalf of the State by the Office of Public Works (OPW) which also has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.
The Garda Station located at Upperchurch, Shevry, Co. Tipperary, is owned by the OPW which also has responsibility for the maintenance of the property.