Child Care Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 May 2013

Thursday, 9 May 2013

Questions (95)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

95. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will arrange to expedite the removal of the telecommunications mast at the Old Finglas Garda Station, Dublin, in view of the fact that this is holding up the adaption of this building for a childcare facility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22015/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

Tetra Ireland Limited was granted a licence in 2008 for the installation of telecommunications equipment on the mast at the former Garda Station in Finglas. The licence facilitated the roll-out of Digital Radio for An Garda Síochána and other Emergency Services. The licence agreement requires 12 months notice by the Commissioners of Public Works to Tetra Ireland Limited to terminate the licence. A Termination Notice issued to Tetra Ireland Limited in accordance with their licence and it expires on the 30 June 2013. The mast will be removed as soon as possible thereafter.