An Garda Síochána

Thursday, 23 September 2021

Questions (212)

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor

Question:

212. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when Leighlinbridge Garda station will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36766/21]

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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.

Tenders for the refurbishment works were issued to contractors in July and submissions returned in August 2021.

The evaluation of tenders submitted is nearing completion and subject to the necessary approvals and ongoing discussion, regarding Garda priorities and the availability of funding, with An Garda Síochána it is expected that the contract for the works will be awarded in the fourth quarter of 2021.

The programme for the completion of the refurbishment works is approximately three months.

Question No. 213 answered with Question No. 211.