Michael Ring
Question:160 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Ballina Garda station, County Mayo. [5846/00]
Vol. 515 No. 3
160 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding the Ballina Garda station, County Mayo. [5846/00]
The Commissioners of Public Works have been actively seeking a site in Ballina for some time without success to date. They are currently in negotiations for a potentially suitable site but it is too soon to say if these will be successful.
While the preferred option is to purchase a site and build a new station on it, the Commissioners will explore other possibilities if the current negotiations prove unsuccessful.
161 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Finance the proposals, if any, he has to renovate, improve or relocate the Garda barracks at New Ross, County Wexford; and the timetable in this regard. [6143/00]
A site is being sought for a new Garda station in New Ross. It is not possible at this stage to give a timetable for the erection of the new building.
Proposals regarding the renovation of the existing Garda station are under consideration at present and a decision in this regard will be made shortly, having regard to the timescale for constructing a new facility.