Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 494: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans in relation to Ashford Garda barracks, County Wicklow, which was severely damaged by fire in May 2003; if he intends to refurbish this building for continuing use as a Garda station; if the State has received an insurance payment in relation to the damage caused by the fire and, if so, the amount which has been received; the moneys being paid in rent annually for the temporary Garda station in Ashford, County Wicklow; the amount which has been expended in renting the temporary Garda station and refurbishing it to date in 2005 broken down by rent, refurbishment and miscellaneous and further itemised by year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40200/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Commissioners of Public Works are considering a development proposal for the possible provision of a replacement Garda station at Ashford. This proposal may involve the disposal of the fire damaged former Garda station. Where a premises is State owned, the State acts as its own insurer therefore the issue of an insurance payment does not arise. The annual rental, which is currently under review, for the temporary Garda station is €18,000 per annum. There has been no expenditure with regard to refurbishing it to date in 2005.