Gerard Murphy (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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Question 386: To ask the Minister for Finance the original estimate for the refurbishment of Newmarket Garda station, County Cork; and the final cost. [29222/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The Commissioners of Public Works, following consultations with the Garda authorities on their requirements, estimated that the refurbishment costs would be in the region of €350,000.00. As a result of the tendering process, a contract was placed on 6 May 2003 in the sum of €392,000. The final account figure is not to hand as there is one element of the works to be finalised. The ESB is scheduled to install a three phase cable this week which on completion will conclude the contact. Agreement on the final account figure will follow immediately. I propose to forward the final account figure to Deputy Gerard Murphy as soon as it is available.

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 387: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works has acquired a site for the new Garda divisional headquarters in Wexford town; the location of the site and the amount paid; if the views of local public representatives were taken into account in deciding on the best site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29223/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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A site for a new Garda divisional headquarters in the Roxborough area of Wexford town is currently under consideration. An access issue in relation to the site has arisen which requires to be resolved before the legal formalities can be finalised. The final decision on the selection of the site for the new Garda headquarters in Wexford is a matter for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. As part of making its decision, it will take account of a range of views and considerations, including the technical assessment of the OPW and the legal advice of the Chief State Solicitor.