Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 318: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans for a Garda station (details supplied) in County Wexford; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the current building is outdated and a replacement building is needed as soon as possible;. [3121/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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There are plans to build a new Garda station in Wexford town. As a first and necessary step, the Office of Public Works was requested to secure a suitable site in the town. In this regard, I have been informed by that office that the necessary procedures to complete the purchase of a particular site are nearing completion. When the site has been secured, consideration will then be given to providing the new station. I must point out that with all such proposals, construction of a new station will depend on the availability of financial and other resources and priorities within the Garda building programme. However, I assure the Deputy there will be no avoidable delay in addressing the accommodation needs of gardaí stationed in Wexford.