Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
223. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for a progress update on the Greystones Coast Guard station; when the tender process will be completed; the timeline for construction and completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57196/23]
View answerMy Department is responsible for the Irish Coast Coast Guard building programme which aims to ensure Coast Guard stations, around the coast of Ireland, are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of volunteers delivering this service. The programme is managed through the Office of Public Works (OPW) from planning design to build and on-going maintenance, with legal assistance from the Chief State Solicitor’s Office as required.
A site owned by Wicklow County Council was identified for the proposed Greystones Coast Guard station. Planning permission has been granted and the detailed design is being finalised. It is anticipated that the OPW will commence the tender process in Q1 2024 with construction to commence towards the end of the year.
The construction period for a facility of this type is approximately 14 months.
