Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 265: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects construction to begin on the new Garda station in Finglas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3997/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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A further revised sketch scheme for Finglas Garda station has been agreed with the Garda Síochána. The formal approval of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform is now required. On receipt, planning consultation under Part 9 will commence. It is anticipated that a contract for the erection of this Garda station will be placed in autumn 2006 and that construction will commence before the end of the year.

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 266: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects construction to begin on the new Garda station in Ballymun; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3998/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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An advertisement seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified contractors is currently running in the EU Journal and the public procurement website.

It is anticipated that tenders will be invited in late April 2006. Following the placing of a contract it is expected that construction will commence this summer.

Charlie O'Connor (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 267: To ask the Minister for Finance when he expects to be in a position to make a decision to build a new Garda station in Tallaght, Dublin 24; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4039/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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A study on the redevelopment potential of the existing Tallaght Garda station has been completed. The study confirms that redevelopment of the site would accommodate a new Garda divisional headquarters as well as a mix of other uses, including commercial. A planning application is at present being prepared. On receipt of planning permission expressions of interest from developers will be sought to submit proposals for the comprehensive requirements of this site.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 268: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement on the situation regarding the future location of the Garda station at Dromad, County Louth. [4044/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Commissioners of Public Works have taken a temporary lease of a premises on the Newry Road, with a view to acquiring the leased property before the expiry of the lease.

Joe Walsh (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 269: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to provide a new Garda station in Dunmanway, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4416/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Commissioners of Public Works are in negotiations with an adjoining land owner regarding the acquisition of a plot of land required to facilitate the extension and refurbishment of the vacated Garda station in Dunmanway.