An Garda Síochána

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 November 2021

Tuesday, 16 November 2021

Questions (232)

Brendan Smith

Question:

232. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the upgrading of Bawnboy Garda station, County Cavan will proceed to construction stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55679/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The re-opening of Bawnboy Garda Station is part of the 'Pilot Programme of Station re-openings'.

The tender evaluation for Bawnboy Garda Station is now complete. This matter is the subject of ongoing discussion between An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works.

The programme for the works will take about 12 weeks to complete.