Written Answers. - County Kilkenny Garda Barracks.

Wednesday, 8 May 1996

Dáil Éireann Debate
Vol. 465 No. 1

 166. Mr. Aylward    asked the Minister for Justice    the progress, if any, being made towards the provision of a new Garda barracks at Castlecomer, County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9245/96]

Minister for Justice (Mrs. Owen):   As the Deputy is aware, a site has been purchased and the Office of Public Works is preparing a sketch scheme for the project. As yet, the sketch scheme has not been made available to me.

 167. Mr. Aylward    asked the Minister for Justice    the progress, if any, being made towards identifying a site for a proposed new Garda barracks in Thomastown, County Kilkenny; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9246/96]

Minister for Justice (Mrs. Owen):   A possible site for the proposed new station has been identified. The Office of Public Works is still pursuing its acquisition.