Garda Stations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 October 2005

Thursday, 20 October 2005

Ceisteanna (96)

Bernard J. Durkan

Ceist:

93 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the length of time it will take to provide the proposed new Garda station, approved in 1996, for Leixlip, County Kildare; the cost of the project to date in terms of planning, evaluation, site assessment or other cost associated with the project; the status of the proposal; the likely date for the opening of the station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29985/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Parlon)

The Commissioners of Public Works are awaiting approval from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to the revised sketch scheme for Leixlip Garda station. On receipt of approval, planning permission will be sought under the Part 9 planning process. Costs to date on this project are estimated at €50,000. It is expected that construction work on the new station, which will take 12 to 15 months to complete, will commence in 2006.