Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 968: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if his attention has been drawn to the long-standing and continuing concerns in Dunmanway in west Cork owing to the lack of suitable Garda station facilities; if he will take immediate steps to ensure the provision of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24955/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I am aware of the Garda accommodation difficulties existing in Dunmanway.

There are plans to refurbish and extend the Garda station there, and to that end the Office of Public Works is endeavouring to acquire a small piece of land to the rear of the station to allow access to the site and commencement of the project. Until that has been done, the Deputy will appreciate that it is not possible to give a time scale for the project.

There will be no avoidable delay in addressing the accommodation needs of the gardaí at Dunmanway.