Garda Stations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020

Tuesday, 8 September 2020

Questions (317)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Question:

317. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when Leighlinbridge Garda station, County Carlow will reopen. [21306/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

A Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Leighlinbridge Garda Station. The Office of Public Works undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved, and proposed layout to Garda Estate Management.

An Garda Síochána (AGS) forwarded a revised ‘Brief of Requirements’ containing some minor amendments. The deliberative process between An Garda Síochána and the OPW to finalise proposals is on-going. Upon final Garda sign-off, this Office will prepare, submit and publicise the necessary Part 9 Planning Application and progress the procurement of works required to re-open the Station. This is expected to take place in 2020.