I propose to take Questions Nos. 282 and 283 together.
I am informed by the Garda authorities that there are no plans to build an additional Garda station to serve the area mentioned by the Deputy. The Garda accommodation at Oranmore, however, which is held on a yearly lease by the Office of Public Works, is currently being addressed due to a legal requirement to vacate the premises by July 2005.
The application for family reunification has been investigated by the Refugee Applications Commissioner as required by Section 18 of the Refugee Act, 1996 as amended. A report on the application has recently been submitted by the commissioner to my Department and it is being considered at present. A decision on the application will be made shortly.