Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 April 2004
289 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 125 of 7 November 2002, when works on a Garda station will commence (details supplied); the reasons for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12100/04]
View answer290 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 125 of 7 November 2002, when works on a Garda station development will commence (details supplied); the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12101/04]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 289 and 290 together.
I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that, due to financial constraints and the heavy demands being placed on the Garda minor works programme, it was agreed with the Garda Authorities and the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform not to proceed with this project in 2003. It is, however, included in the agreed programme of works for 2004. The planning process for the refurbishment scheme is now complete and tender documents are being finalised for issue within the next two weeks. It is anticipated that a contract will be placed in mid-June 2004 and works should commence on site in early July 2004.
With regards to Buncrana, to ensure that there remains operational cell accommodation on the Inishowen peninsula, it was agreed between the Garda authorities and the Commissioners of Public Works to complete cell refurbishment to Burnfoot Garda station before the large scale works at Buncrana commence. In view of the later commencement date of the Burnfoot project, works to Buncrana Garda station will begin upon completion of the cell refurbishment at Burnfoot.
