185 Mr. Walsh asked the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to provide a new Garda station in Dunmanway, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37344/05]

There is a project under way to address the accommodation requirements of the gardaí in Dunmanway by way of refurbishment and extension of the existing Garda station. Plans in that regard are being urgently advanced by the Office of Public Works which is actively engaged in negotiations relating to the acquisition of a strip of ground to the rear of the station. As soon as this process is complete the refurbishment works will commence.