Garda Station Refurbishment

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2015

Tuesday, 24 February 2015

Questions (259)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

259. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the projected timeframe for the completion of the planned renovation works on the old Garda station in Whitehall, Dublin 9; and when the new uses for the building will become fully operational. [8105/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Tenders have been issued to secure a Main Contractor to carry out the renovation works at the former Whitehall Garda Station to accommodate the Dublin City Mortuary and the Office of the State Pathologist.

It is expected that a Contractor will be appointed in April 2015. Subject to placing the contract, scheduled completion is the end of Q4 2015. It is expected that the building will become fully operational immediately on completion.