Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
415. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the provision of a coastguard station at Greystones harbour; the timeline for the project to go to tender and for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39315/23]
View answer417. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for an updated timeline for the delivery of the Greystones coastguard HQ considering the recent sale of the harbour site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39317/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 415 and 417 together.
The provision of facilities for the Coast Guard in Greystones is a priority on the building programme for the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG). A site owned by Wicklow County Council (WCC) has been identified as being suitable for this purpose by the Office of Public Works (OPW). Planning permission has been granted and the tender documents are being finalised. It is anticipated that the OPW will commence the tender process over the coming weeks.
It is estimated that the provision of the new facility will take approximately 14 months from construction commencement to completion.
