Garda Stations

Friday, 6 September 2019

Questions (178, 217)

Niamh Smyth

Question:

178. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the delivery of a Garda station for Bailieborough, County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36261/19]

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Brendan Smith

Question:

217. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when new accommodation will be provided at a Garda station (details supplied); the timescale for the provision of new modern and adequate accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36404/19]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I propose to take Questions Nos. 178 and 217 together.

The Planning process for this project was completed in December 2018 and a full Design Team is now in place. Tender documentation is being prepared and it is envisaged that this will take a number of months to complete. It is not possible at this early stage of the project to be definitive about a completion date.