asked the Minister for Justice whether he has any proposals for (a) the erection of new Garda stations, and (b) the improvement of existing Garda stations in Westmeath; and if he is satisfied that the Gardaí have ample, comfortable accommodation in all stations in the county.

It is proposed to erect new Garda stations in County Westmeath at Ballinahown, Ballynacargy, Delvin, Glasson, Kilbeggan, Kinnegad, Moate and Multyfarnham.

Improvement schemes are planned for the existing stations at Ballymore, Castletowngeoghegan, Rathowen and Castlepollard.

Apart from the replacements and improvements which I have mentioned, I am satisfied as to the adequacy of Garda accommodation in County Westmeath.

When will all this building start?

It is under way at the moment

I must go down to see it.

Will the Minister's successor open them?

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asked the Minister for Justice whether he has any proposals for (a) the erection of new Garda stations, and (b) the improvement of existing Garda stations in County Longford; and if he is satisfied that the Gardaí have ample, comfortable accommodation in all stations in the county.

It is proposed to erect new Garda stations in County Longford at Ballinalee, Ballymahon, Carrickboy, Drumlish, Edgeworthstown, Newtownforbes and Keenagh.

An improvements scheme is planned for the existing station at Smear and the question of improving or replacing Longford station is being considered.

Apart from the replacements and improvements which I have mentioned, I am satisfied as to the adequacy of Garda accommodation in County Longford.

Will much of this work be done during the current financial period?

This work is being done now.

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asked the Minister for Justice if he has any plans for the erection of a new Garda station at Millstreet, County Cork.

It is proposed to erect a new Garda station at this centre. The Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Finance has told me that the Commissioners of Public Works are at present seeking a suitable site.