Coast Guard Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022

Tuesday, 4 October 2022

Questions (194)

Brendan Griffin

Question:

194. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on a new vehicle store for a station (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48197/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The requirement for a new vehicle store at Iveragh/ Waterville Coast Guard Station has been clearly identified by the Irish Coast Guard. The Office of Public Works has been instructed to design and construct this vehicle store under the IRCG Property Maintenance Programme. 

Initial work  on the feasibility and concept design of the new vehicle store has been completed. Funding for this project has been approved by IRCG and will be provided to OPW when request for payment is made. OPW are currently negotiating terms relating to use of the site with Eir as this is a shared site. The latest update from OPW confirms that these negotiations remain ongoing. The project will progress further upon the conclusion of these negotiations.