Coast Guard Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2023

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

Questions (281)

Paul Kehoe

Question:

281. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the current status of the upgrade of facilities for an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22470/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works on behalf of the Department of Transport Coast Guard Service, is investigating all potential site options and, in particular, any State owned or similarly vested lands in the area that may meet requirements.

Officials from my office are engaging with Wexford County Council and other landowners and, once a suitable site is identified, the necessary appraisals and assessments completed, negotiations will progress without delay on the acquisition of a new site for the Coast Guard Service facility.