Jim O'Callaghan
Ceist:817. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the five most recently built Garda stations; the cost associated with each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33223/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 24 July 2018
Ceisteanna (817)
Freagraí scríofa
The Deputy will be aware that the programme of replacement and refurbishment of Garda accommodation is progressed by the Garda authorities working in close co-operation with the Office of Public Works (OPW), which has the responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. As Minister I have no direct role in the matter.
I have been informed by the Garda authorities that the five new Garda Stations most recently constructed in the State are as follows:
|
Garda Station |
Completed |
|
Ballincollig, Co. Cork |
2011 |
|
Castleisland, Co. Kerry |
2011 |
|
Divisional HQ, Wexford |
2017 |
|
Divisional HQ, Kevin Street, Dublin |
2018 |
|
Regional HQ, Galway |
2018 |
The Garda authorities and Office of Public Works advise that the costs associated with the construction of Ballincollig and Castleisland stations were as follows:
|
Project |
Total final cost |
|
Ballincollig, Co Cork |
€4.5 million |
|
Castleisland, Co Kerry |
€3.7 million |
I understand that the final construction costs are not yet available for the new Divisional and Regional Headquarters at Wexford, Kevin Street Dublin and Galway. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the following table sets out the contract value as awarded in each case as indicated by the OPW. However, it is important to note that the full cost of the developments will be available only after all payments and the final accounts have been agreed between the contracting parties in each case.
|
Project |
Value of contract awarded (excluding VAT) |
|
Divisional HQ, Wexford |
€ 22.3 million |
|
Divisional HQ, Kevin Street, Dublin |
€ 27.4 million |
|
Regional HQ, Galway |
€ 24.974 million |