Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 205: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the position on a building (details supplied); the stage the proposed building is at; the stages it has to go through before construction begins; the start date for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40996/09]

Dermot Ahern (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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The programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is based on agreed priorities established by An Garda Síochána and progressed by the Office of Public Works, which has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation.

I am advised by the Garda Authorities that a two acre site has been acquired for the provision of the building referred to by the Deputy. The project is at the early design stage and will proceed in the context of the Garda Síochána's identified accommodation priorities and in the light of available resources. Accordingly, it is not possible to say at this stage when construction will commence.

I am also advised by the Garda authorities that, in the interim, the Commissioner has requested the Office of Public Works to provide suitable additional accommodation to improve facilities at the station and arrangements are currently underway in this regard.