asked the Minister for Finance when a new Garda station will be erected at Millstreet, County Cork; and the plans he has for this station.

Tenders for a new system built station were invited last year but no tender was received.

Plans and specification for a traditional type building are now nearing completion and it is expected that tenders will be invited within the next couple of months.

Is there difficulty in getting contractors in the west of Ireland like there was at one time?

There is.

127.

asked the Minister for Finance when the new Garda barracks in Kilkelly, County Mayo, will be built.

128.

asked the Minister for Finance when work will commence on the new Garda station at Kilkelly, County Mayo.

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Question Nos. 127 and 128-together.

It is hoped to invite tenders for the erection of this station within the next three months.

129.

asked the Minister for Finance the present position concerning the provision of a new Garda station in Swords, County Dublin.

Sketch plans are at present being prepared for the erection of a new station immediately to the rear of the existing station which will be demolished in due course. It is hoped to invite tenders for the new building within the next 12 months.

130.

asked the Minister for Finance when it is proposed to build the new Garda barracks at Broadford, County Clare.

Plans are at present being prepared for a new Garda station and residence at this centre and it is expected that tenders will be invited within the next six months.

131.

asked the Minister for Finance if he is aware of the unsatisfactory condition, especially internally, of the Garda station in Wicklow town; and if he will arrange to have the necessary work carried out immediately.

Tenders for the internal redecoration of this station have been invited. A contract for the work will be placed as soon as possible.