Coast Guard Service

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2023

Thursday, 6 July 2023

Questions (197)

Paul Kehoe

Question:

197. Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on the status of the proposed new station at Kilmore Quay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33232/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The Coast Guard building programme, which includes the provision of new or upgraded facilities at a number of locations across the country, is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of the Department of Transport. These projects are funded by the Department of Transport.

New accommodation for the Kilmore Quay Coast Guard Unit is included as one of the key priorities on this delivery programme. The Commissioners of Public Works have acquired a site in Kilmore Quay from Wexford County Council and the development of the new Coast Guard facility will progress in accordance with the availability of resources.