Garda Stations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2017

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Ceisteanna (138, 139)

Jim O'Callaghan

Ceist:

138. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the plan to build a new Garda station in County Sligo; if a suitable greenfield site has been identified; the stage at which negotiations are at in relation to the purchase of the site; the expected timeframe for the tender for the works to be advertised; the expected timeframe for building works to commence; the length of time it is expected the works will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50378/17]

Jim O'Callaghan

Ceist:

139. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the plan to build a new Garda station in Sligo; if a suitable greenfield site has been identified; the stage negotiations are at in relation to the purchase of that site; when the tender for the works will be advertised; when building works will commence; the length of time the works will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50461/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I propose to take Questions Nos. 138 and 139 together.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) continues to progress the procurement of a suitable site for the new Garda station in Sligo. As negotiations on the acquisition are not yet complete the release of any details concerning the site etc. at this stage could impact negatively on this process.

The OPW is continuing to work with An Garda Síochána (AGS) to establish its requirements for the existing Station, including remediation of certain identified health and safety concerns. New proposals are with AGS for consideration and for further discussion with OPW in relation to delivery.