Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 208: To ask the Minister for Finance the costs to date in 2006, including investigation, assessment, acquisition or other costs, associated with the provision of a new Garda station at Leixlip, County Kildare; the number of sites examined; the costs associated with assessment or examination in each case; when it is expected the Garda station is likely to become available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6052/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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No costs have been incurred to date in 2006 in the provision of the proposed new Garda station for Leixlip, County Kildare. Some 16 sites were investigated. As all these sites were examined by OPW architectural staff, no direct costs were incurred. The part 9 planning consultation process has not yet been completed.

It is not possible to say precisely how long this will take but the Commissioners of Public Works should be in a position to make a formal decision in the matter in a number of weeks. Proceeding to tender invitation, placing of contract and so forth is dependent on the outcome of this process.