Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 May 2004
127 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Finance when a decision will be made on the acquisition of a site for the proposed new Garda station in Castleisland, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15243/04]
View answerThe Commissioners of Public Works have short-listed a number of sites in the Castleisland area for a new Garda station on behalf of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The Commissioners of Public Works have recently made an offer on a suitable site and negotiations for the acquisition are progressing.
128 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for Finance the timescale envisaged for the refurbishment or upgrading of a Garda station (details supplied) in County Donegal; if he will make a statement on its position as a national priority. [15264/04]
View answerIt has been agreed between the Garda Siochána and OPW that the completion of works to Burnfoot Garda station must precede works to Buncrana Garda station for operational reasons. The scope of the works envisaged for Buncrana Garda station indicate a build phase of approximately 12 months. Buncrana is placed 34th on the Garda Siochána building programme priority list at present.
