Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 June 2025
317. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation when the new Garda station in Bailieborough will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32088/25]
View answerThe project for a new Garda Station at Bailieborough, Co. Cavan includes conservation of the existing former National Irish Bank building and the construction of a new three storey over basement building to the rear on a site located on the town’s main street. A significant portion of these works are now complete.
The purchase of a neighbouring property by the Office of Public Works (OPW) allowed for the provision of extra secure parking spaces and safer processing of those being arrested. Plans to facilitate this were approved by Garda Estate Management and the associated Planning Permission for these works was granted in September 2023. These works are progressing as part of the overall project.
It is expected that all works will be completed in Q4 2025 and thereafter An Garda Síochána (AGS) will commence occupation of the building. The date for the opening of the station is an operational matter for AGS.
