asked the Minister for Finance how soon improvements to Eglinton Street Garda station in Galway city will be carried out by the Office of Public Works.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Garda Stations.
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It is hoped to invite tenders in the next three months or so for improvement works at this station. Subject to a suitable tender being received a contract will be placed without delay.
Is the Parliamentary Secretary aware of how urgent it is that improvements be carried out at this Garda station?
Yes, I am aware of the urgency.
Will he ensure that pressure is put on the Office of Public Works to complete this work as soon as possible?
As I have pointed out, it is hoped to invite tenders in the next two or three months.
Will these improvements be completed in the current year?
I could not give that assurance.
He has no money.
I have money; the contractors have no complaints.
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asked the Minister for Finance when work will be commenced on the construction of the Garda station at Killeagh, County Cork.
As a suitable site for a new Garda station at Killeagh has not yet been found, no indication can be given at this stage as to when building is likely to commence.