State Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Questions (279)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

279. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the date on which it is expected to complete the Block J Refurbishment at Garda HQ; the contractor engaged for the delivery of the project; the total budget associated with the project; if the project includes fit-out and related items; if he will clarify whether a new telecommunications mast will be fixed to Block J post-refurbishment; and if licences to attach to the mast have been issued to third parties. [22462/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I wish to inform the Deputy that work is currently ongoing on works to Block J in Garda HQ. The Project is expected to be completed in Q3 2023. Clancy Construction are the main contractor employed on site. The Total Project Budget is confidential as the project is on site currently.

There will be no telecommunications mast fixed to Block J post refurbishment.