asked the Minister for Finance if accommodation at the rear of the Garda station, Ballybricken, Waterford, at present occupied by some Government Departments who are due to vacate it shortly, will be made available to the Garda Síochána.

No decision has been taken regarding the future allocation of the accommodation at the rear of the Garda station, Ballybricken, Waterford, which is at present occupied by Revenue Commissioners staff. Plans are being considered for the erection of an extension to the existing station to meet the current accommodation needs of the gardaí at Ballybricken.

Is the Minister aware that there is an acute accommodation problem there, that the recreational facilities were taken over last year following the bank robbery and that they have not been re-allocated?

Following a recent request from the Garda authorities, proposals for the provision of the required additional accommodation are being examined in the OPW and preliminary plans are being prepared.

When does the Minister expect the matter to be finalised?

Sometime in the future.