An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021

Tuesday, 19 October 2021

Questions (386)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

386. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funding has been made available for the development of property and exhibits management stores at Tallaght and Naas Garda stations; if so, when these works will commence for a new PEMS in both stations. [50557/21]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The Capital Investment Plan for An Garda Síochána 2016 -2021, includes for the provision of Property Exhibits Management Stores (PEMS) at Tallaght and Naas Garda Stations.

Tallaght

The deliberative process regarding the provision of a PEMS store at Tallaght Garda Station is ongoing between An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works.

The preliminary estimate for completion of the tender process for procurement of the works and award of construction contract is by the end of quarter three 2022. The construction period is expected to take approximately 18 months.

Naas

The preliminary estimate for completion of the tender process for the procurement of works and award of construction contract is by quarter three 2022. The construction period is expected to take up to 12 months.