Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 130: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position in relation to a Garda station (details supplied) in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20470/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am informed by the Office of Public Works that the current temporary letting of the premises in Ashford used by the Garda will expire on 30 June 2005. Accordingly, at the request of the Garda authorities, my Department has asked the Office of Public Works to arrange for the renewal of the lease. Renovation or refurbishment of the old Garda station, which was badly damaged by fire, is one of the options that will require to be fully considered in the context of providing Ashford with a new, permanent Garda station for the future.