Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 371: To ask the Minister for Finance if arrangements have been completed for the purchase of a rear entrance to Dunmanway Garda station; and if not, the reason therefor. [28727/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that when all legal matters have been concluded, the commissioners will be in a position to complete the acquisition of the portion of the adjoining site required to provide vehicular access to the rear entrance of Dunmanway Garda station. The commissioners are proceeding with this acquisition as a matter of priority.

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 372: To ask the Minister for Finance if progress is being made in relation to the provision of a permanent Garda station at Ballinhassig, County Cork; the response which was given to the building contractor who proposed to construct a Garda station free of charge in lieu of the remaining land on the site. [28729/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Commissioners of Public Works are currently reviewing the overall approach to the upgrading-replacement of Garda stations which are in need of significant refurbishment. As part of the review process, they will be engaging in consultations with the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda authorities. The specific proposal from the building contractor for the provision of a new Garda station in Ballinhassig, County Cork, will be assessed in the light of the outcome of the review.