Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 159: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform further to a parliamentary question (details supplied), the priority which has been allocated to the purchase of a site for a Garda station at Greystones in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34753/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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As the Deputy is aware, the Garda authorities have recommended that a new Garda station be provided for Greystones, and it is included on the Garda Building Programme. The Office of Public Works has been requested to consider the options available, including the possibility of acquiring a new site, to further progress this project.

The acquisition of sites, where required, is primarily a matter for OPW and when their report outlining the options for the development is received, consideration can then be given on how best to progress this project.

I should add that as with all projects on the Garda Building Programme progress in relation to a specific development is dependent on overall agreed priorities. The Garda Building Programme is progressed, and prioritised, with the cooperation and commitment of all concerned my Department, the Garda authorities and Representative Associations and the Office of Public Works from whose Vote the capital works to Garda properties are funded.