Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 248: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in regard to the provision of the promised new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare; the progress made in this regard on an annual basis since 1996; the remaining obstacles to the provision of this facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30287/04]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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A revised brief was received from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform which has increased the scale of the Garda station. Negotiations are nearing completion with Kildare County Council for the acquisition by the Commissioners of Public Works of an additional portion of land required for the development. On completion of these negotiations a revised sketch scheme will be issued to the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform for approval.