Garda Stations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 January 2017

Tuesday, 17 January 2017

Questions (719)

Tony McLoughlin

Question:

719. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has identified a suitable site for the construction of the new Sligo - Leitrim divisional Garda headquarters in Sligo as announced in the 2016 - 2021 capital plan; the location of this site if identified; the reason a site which was identified in Sligo, but which has since fallen through, was not proceeded with; the expected start date for construction of this facility for the north west; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1782/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works is currently seeking to acquire a suitable site or property for the provision of a new Garda Station in Sligo.

In order to ensure that all possible viable options are considered and to achieve the best possible value for money, the Office of Public Works intends to advertise in local and national newspapers seeking submissions from property owners or property developers wishing to provide a useable site in the order of 1.5 hectares or buildings on comparable sized plots. Following receipt of submissions, the Office of Public Works will evaluate the submissions and, together with An Garda Síochána, select the most suitable proposal. The Office of Public Works will then proceed with the legal matters regarding purchase of that site or building.

As the delivery of this Garda Station is to be undertaken as part of a larger PPP bundle, exact dates and details in relation to construction are not available at this time.