Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Question 218: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied with conditions for Gardaí employed at Wexford Garda Station; when he expects the new Wexford Garda Station to be available for occupation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32968/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation around the country is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána in consultation with the Garda representative associations. The programme is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

I am informed that the Commissioners of Public Works have signed a contract for purchase of a site at Roxborough for a new Garda Station in Wexford. Progress has been made in finalising the necessary legal arrangements and these must be concluded before the development phase of the project can commence. I am also informed by the Garda authorities that the situation will be kept under review and the relevant Garda officials will continue to liaise closely with the Office of Public Works to ensure that the Garda accommodation requirements are met. I am also advised by the Garda authorities that, in the interim, some remedial works have been completed on the existing station.