Garda Stations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004

Tuesday, 24 February 2004

Ceisteanna (368)

Emmet Stagg

Ceist:

470 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the reason the Garda authorities are now five months considering the accommodation needs of the gardaí in the new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare; his views on whether this seems to be an inordinate delay; and if they will finalise their consideration of the accommodation needs without delay. [6079/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform (Mr. McDowell)

I understand from the Garda authorities that they have now decided on their accommodation requirements for Leixlip, and expect to finalise the brief of requirements for a new station within two to three weeks.

When they have indicated those requirements to my Department, the Office of Public Works will be requested to provide a revised sketch scheme for further consideration.