Garda Stations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 February 2018

Tuesday, 27 February 2018

Questions (197, 199)

Eamon Scanlon

Question:

197. Deputy Eamon Scanlon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the acquisition and selection of a site for the new Garda regional headquarters in County Sligo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9734/18]

Marc MacSharry

Question:

199. Deputy Marc MacSharry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the acquisition of the site for the new Sligo Garda station; the timeframe for tendering for the construction of the new station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9827/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 199 together.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda Station in Sligo. The legal formalities are nearing completion.

Delivery of the proposed Regional Headquarters is to be provided under a Public Private Partnership. A timeframe for construction is not available as yet.