Irish Coast Guard Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 November 2016

Tuesday, 8 November 2016

Questions (253, 254)

John Brady

Question:

253. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the OPW will advise on the affordable alternatives for the construction of a coastguard station at Greystones, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33567/16]

John Brady

Question:

254. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the options for affordable alternatives being considered for the construction of a coastguard station at Greystones, County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33568/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Seán Canney)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 253 and 254 together.

I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they are working closely with the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (DTTAS) on identifying alternative options for the building of a coast guard station in Greystones that will be acceptable to the Department from a funding perspective. The Deputy will appreciate that it would not be appropriate for me to comment on specific options under consideration at this stage.