Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 October 2017

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

Questions (92)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

92. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of planning applications the OPW has made regarding telecoms masts located on sites that were formerly used as Garda stations by location in each of the past 10 years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43057/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Under the terms of the licences granted by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) to third parties in relation to the installation of telecommunications equipment on the masts at Garda Stations, the Licensees are responsible for any planning applications. OPW has not made any applications for planning permission in respect of telecommunications masts at former Garda Stations.