Willie Penrose (Westmeath, Labour)
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Question 134: To ask the Minister for Finance if he will confirm reports that the Office of Public Works plan to develop a forensic lab at Garda Headquarters; the estimated cost of constructing this facility; the relationship of this new facility to the State Laboratories at Backweston; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33094/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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I can confirm that the Office of Public Works is currently in the process of procuring new accommodation for the Forensic Science Laboratory in Garda Headquarters, Phoenix Park, Dublin 8 by way of the construction of a new purpose built building. A part 9 planning application was submitted to Dublin City Council on 22nd September 2006.

The development of the brief for this very complex building is ongoing. A firm estimate of costs will only be available when the detailed brief is determined.

We are advised that there is no relationship between the State Laboratory in Backweston and the proposed new Forensic Science Laboratory.