Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Question 458: To ask the Minister for Finance when Crusheen Garda Station in County Clare will be re-opened as a Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28493/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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It was necessary to close Crusheen Garda Station for health and safety reasons outside the control of the Commissioners of Public Works. The Commissioners are in negotiations with the prospective landlord regarding re-instatement of the premises and new lease terms. The Garda station will re-open following execution of the lease, and the execution of necessary works.

Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 459: To ask the Minister for Finance when he will give sanction for the construction of a new Garda Station at Glanmire, County Cork. [28495/06]

Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 505: To ask the Minister for Finance when the lease on the present Garda station in Glanmire, County Cork, will expire; and if he is in negotiation to renew the lease or to acquire a new site for a new station there. [29208/06]

Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 506: To ask the Minister for Finance if a site has been identified for a Garda station in Glanmire, County Cork; the location of the site; and when work will commence on the construction of a Garda station on that site. [29209/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 459, 505 and 506 together.

The Commissioners of Public Works are in the process of sourcing a suitable site for the development of a new Garda station at Glanmire, Co. Cork. On receipt of a brief of requirements for the new station from the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Garda Authorities, the Commissioners will advertise publicly for a suitable site. Following this advertisement the Commissioners will give full consideration to whatever responses are received including any sites that have already been brought to their attention. The sanction of the Department of Finance will also be required to purchase a new site.

The lease on the existing Garda station expires at the end of 2008. The lease can be renewed if required.