Garda Property.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 April 2006

Thursday, 27 April 2006

Ceisteanna (142)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Ceist:

139 Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the area in square metres of the previous forensic laboratory of the Garda; the size in square metres of the planned new building in Phoenix Park headquarters; if it will have adequate space to expand as this science continues apace; when a planning application will be submitted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15875/06]

Freagraí scríofa

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

Work is under way on the specification and design of a new building for the forensic science laboratory. At this stage in the process, the precise details of the new premises remain under consideration but the intention is to provide a modern, state-of-the-art facility which fully accommodates the needs of the laboratory well into the future.