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Garda Station Closures

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 October 2018

Tuesday, 16 October 2018

Questions (179)

Brendan Smith

Question:

179. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date in reopening Bawnboy Garda station, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42540/18]

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The Programme for Government included for the re-opening of a number of closed Garda Stations (6) throughout the country, including Bawnboy Garda Station. The Office of Public Works has undertaken an assessment of all the Stations identified in this 'pilot programme of Station re-openings', and based on the Garda Síochána 'brief of requirements' received, has advised them on the works required and indicative costs involved.

The deliberative process between An Garda Síochána and the OPW to finalise the Bawnboy Station proposals is on-going. Once this is concluded and Garda sign-off achieved, the OPW will progress with the necessary Planning Application (Part 9) and the procurement of works required to re-open the station.

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