John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 190: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the instructions he has given to the Office of Public Works for the provision of a new Garda station in Sligo with up to date facilities; if a site has been identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37424/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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There are plans to update and extend the facilities at Sligo Garda Station. In order to explore all options, the Garda authorities have identified a number of sites that may be suitable and this information has been forwarded to the Office of Public Works. The acquisition of sites, where required, is primarily a matter for OPW and when their report on the sites mentioned above is to hand, consideration will then be given to how best to progress this project.

I should add that as with all projects on the Garda Building Programme progress 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 such capital works are funded.

John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 191: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform when the accommodation attached to Coolaney Garda station will be refurbished; the works that will be carried out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37425/06]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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I have been informed by the Garda authorities they have requested from the Office of Public Works a feasibility study and to update estimates previously prepared for the cost to refurbish the official accommodation at Coolaney Garda Station. On receipt of the report from the OPW, consideration will be given to how best to proceed with this project.