175 Mr. O’Connor asked the Minister for Finance if he will report on the efforts of the Office of Public Works to develop a new Garda station for Tallaght. [7889/07]

The Commissioners of Public Works are reappraising the site of the existing Garda Station at Tallaght with a view to maximising the development potential for the State. Planning is under way for a major development of the site to include all Garda requirements for Tallaght and a new Courthouse. It is expected that a Part 9 planning process will be initiated later this year.