118 Miss Coughlan asked the Minister for Finance if a decision has been made in respect of the purchase of a site to provide a new Garda Station at Ballyshannon, County Donegal. [22701/96]

The Commissioners of Public Works have advised me that they have commenced negotiations in respect of the purchase of a site for a new Garda station at Ballyshannon, County Donegal. An early decision on the matter will depend on the successful outcome of these negotiations.