Written answers

Thursday, 7 December 2006

7:00 pm

Photo of Bernard DurkanBernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 113: To ask the Minister for Finance the reason for the delay in the provision of the proposed new Garda station for Leixlip, County Kildare; when the station is expected to open in view of the fact that approval was initially given for the project in 1996; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42205/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The search for a site for a Garda station in Leixlip began in 1997. A number of sites were considered. In 2002 a suitable site was identified at Station Road, Leixlip. Site acquisition was completed in October 2002. Additional land adjacent to the Station Road site was sought from Kildare County Council to facilitate increases in Garda accommodation requirements. In May 2005 agreement was reached with Kildare County Council to transfer this plot of land to OPW.

Following approval of the revised sketch scheme by the Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform, the Part 9 consultation began in December 2005. The Commissioners of Public Works appointed an independent assessor to consider the 98 submissions received in response to the Part 9 notice. In September 2006 the Commissioners made a formal decision to proceed with the construction of the station. Tenders have been issued. It is expected that construction will commence on site early next year and completion will be mid 2008.

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