Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014
355. Deputy Terence Flanagan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update regarding a building (details supplied) in Dublin 9; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41647/14]
View answerThe Office of Public Works has commenced a project to relocate the Dublin City Coroner and the State Pathologist from their current accommodation into newly refurbished premises at the former Whitehall Garda Station Dublin 9.
The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland lodged a notification with Dublin City Council (DCC) on 29 August 2014 under the provisions of Part 9 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001-2012, of intention to develop the former Whitehall Garda station, a Protected Structure, for use as the City Mortuary and accommodation for the Office of the State Pathologist. The development is to consist of a refurbishment of the property to accommodate the City Mortuary, which is under the aegis of DCC and the Office of the State Pathologist.
It is anticipated that a contract will be placed and works will commence in early 2015.
