€60m fund for Garda stations revamp

The Government has earmarked €60 million for building and refurbishing garda stations over the next six years, including constructing three through Public Private Partnerships (PPP).

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald said three new stations will be built in Macroom, Co Cork; Clonmel, Co Tipperary and Sligo Town through PPPs while the Government will fund new stations in Glanmire, Co Cork, and Bailieborough, Co Cavan.

Ms Fitzgerald made the announcement at Athlone Garda Station yesterday, one of seven stations which will undergo major refurbishment.