asked the Minister for Finance if there are plans to build new Garda stations in County Clare or to carry out improvements to existing stations; if he will give details of each location; and when work is likely to commence.
Written Answers. - Clare Garda Station.
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The information requested by the Deputy is as follows:—
A new Garda station and residence are at present in course of erection at Ballyvaughan.
A major scheme of improvements and extension to the existing Garda Divisional Headquarters at Ennis is in course of planning.
A major extension to Kilrush District Headquarters is being planned.
A site has recently been acquired for a new Garda station and residence at Kilmihil and planning is about to commence.
In the case of Ennis, Kilrush and Kilmihil, it is not possible at this stage to say when work on the projects will commence.