I have raised the issue of the U-turn by the previous Government on building a new Garda station in Sligo with the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste many times. I have even had questions to the Minister for Justice disallowed. I did receive some information as to what happened but no matter how many times I ask whether a cost-benefit analysis was done on the decision to refurbish an almost 200-year-old Garda station instead of going ahead with the promised new build which had allocated funding and a new site purchased by the Office of Public Works, I cannot get an answer. I am only looking for a simple "Yes" or "No". The previous Government did not take political responsibility but this Government must take responsibility when it comes to spending public money. I ask the Taoiseach to answer that question. I understand that the answer may not be on the tip of his tongue and am happy to wait. Has a cost-benefit analysis been undertaken?

The authorities in question should be able to give the Deputy the answer. An Garda Síochána should be able to give her the answer.

I cannot get an answer.

To be fair to Deputy Harkin, she has raised this issue consistently in the House and the authorities involved should respond. It is an operational matter for An Garda Síochána but it should be fully transparent in explaining why it has taken certain decisions.