Coast Guard Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 March 2018

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Questions (62)

Paul Kehoe

Question:

62. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of land acquisition for a Coast Guard station (details supplied); the planned timeframe for completion of the new building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13308/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works have undertaken a feasibility study on a site owned by Wexford County Council and this has been approved by the Irish Coast Guard Service. The acquisition of the site by the Commissioners is currently being processed by Wexford County Council.

A timeframe for the completion of a building cannot be determined at this time.