asked the Minister for Finance the nature of the structural examination and work being carried out by the Office of Public Works at Dún Laoghaire Garda Station, County Dublin; and when this will be concluded.
78.
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77.
asked the Minister for Finance the repairs or restructuring which need to be carried out at Dún Laoghaire Garda Station, County Dublin; and the estimated cost of this work.
79.
asked the Minister for Finance if Dún Laoghaire Garda Station, County Dublin will be relocated while works which are being carried out by the Office of Public Works are in progress; and if so, where it is envisaged the station will be relocated.
80.
asked the Minister for Finance the steps which have been taken to protect the health and safety of members of the Garda Síochána and other personnel, who are stationed at Dún Laoghaire Garda Station, County Dublin while works are being carried out by the Office of Public Works, having regard to the dust, noise and structural alterations.
81.
asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the examinations and work being carried out by the Office of Public Works at Dún Laoghaire Garda Station, County Dublin are showing evidence of extensive dry rot and fungus; the solutions which are being considered by his Department to resolve this problem; when the necessary remedial works will be carried out; and the manner in which such works will be carried out.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 77 to 81, inclusive, together.
The examination currently nearing completion at Dún Laoghaire Garda Station is being carried out to determine its general structural condition. Pending completion of the examination, within the next week or so, I cannot accurately estimate the extent of the remedial works that will be necessary. On completion of the examination a decision will be taken on the question of the temporary or permanent relocation of the station. During the course of the examination of the station some members were re-located within the building. Throughout the examination every effort has been made to keep disturbance to the minimum and to ensure the safety and health of the occupants.