Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 January 2014
937. Deputy Simon Harris asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to provide a new facility for the Coast Guard at a location (details supplied); when he expects this project to be commenced and to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1112/14]
View answerThe capital envelope through to 2016 available for the Coast Guard building programme makes provision for work to commence on three new station houses for Coast Guard Units – one in 2013, 2014 and 2015 respectively. Work on the new Coast Guard station for Doolin in County Clare commenced in 2013. Greystones and Westport are next in line.
The Greystones Coast Guard Unit is a Search, Boat and Cliff Rescue Unit covering the area of coastline from Dublin Bay to Tuskar Rock. At present, the Unit operates from an old rocket house and has long been identified as being in need of more suitable facilities. A site was identified in the Greystones Harbour Plan. The Office of Public Works is finalising the design of the station house and is engaged in ongoing discussions with the Local Authority in respect of certain key issues. The rate of progress on this project will depend on the timelines required for the various phases and the matter is being overseen and closely monitored by the Coast Guard personnel in my Department.
