154 Mr. Deenihan asked the Minister for Finance if he will prioritise the purchase of a site for the new Garda station in Castleisland, County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4396/04]

160 Mr. McEllistrim asked the Minister for Finance when the alternative site will be identified by his Department for Castleisland Garda station, County Kerry. [4400/04]

I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 and 160 together.

The Commissioners of Public Works have identified a number of sites in Castleisland for a new Garda station on behalf of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The acquisition of a suitable site will depend on an acceptable price being reached with the vendor, the priority accorded to Castleisland by the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform and availability of sufficient funds to complete the purchase.