Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 February 2005
226 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he has given approval for the tender for the painting of the Garda station in Wexford town; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the tender has been sent out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5245/05]
View answer227 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the length of time the application for the building of a new Garda station in Wexford town has been in his Department; when the new building will be complete; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5246/05]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 226 and 227 together.
Regarding the painting of Wexford town Garda station, I am informed by the Garda authorities that tenders for this work are currently being processed with a view to the station being painted this year. Regarding the building of a new station in Wexford town, the need for which was identified by the Garda authorities some years ago, the Deputy will be aware from my reply to Question No. 318 of 2 February 2005 that it is first necessary for the Office of Public Works to source and secure a suitable site before construction of the station can start. That office is completing the purchase of a site in the town and when the purchase has been secured every consideration will be given to providing the new station without undue delay.
