Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022

Tuesday, 4 October 2022

Questions (250)

Alan Dillon

Question:

250. Deputy Alan Dillon asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on a matter (details supplied); if a contractor has been appointed; the timeline for when this facility will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48269/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

A site owned by Mayo County Council has been identified for the new Coast Guard Station in Westport and the formal transfer of the site to the Office of Public Works is being finalised.

Full Planning Permission has been granted and design documents have been prepared for the new Coast Guard Station. The project is now progressing to procurement stage in tandem with the site transfer and it is envisaged that a contractor will be appointed when a successful procurement process is completed.