Jim O'Callaghan
Ceist:604. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice when the new garda stations at Clonmel and Macroom will be put to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27961/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 31 May 2022
Ceisteanna (604, 605)
Jim O'Callaghan
Ceist:605. Deputy Jim O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Justice the reason for the delay in putting the new garda stations at Clonmel and Macroom to tender; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [27962/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 604 and 605 together.
As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the Garda estate. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
The Deputy will also be aware that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the provision and maintenance of Garda accommodation. Works in relation to Garda accommodation are progressed by the Garda authorities working in close cooperation with the OPW.
The proposed new Garda Station in Clonmel is to be built as part of a Public Private Partnership (PPP) along with the Family Law Court in Hammond Lane, Dublin 7 and the new Cork County Garda Divisional Headquarters in Macroom, Co. Cork.
I am advised that planning permission for the new Garda stations in Macroom and Clonmel was granted in 2021. An Garda Síochána continues to engage with my Department, the OPW and the National Development Finance Agency, which is the procuring authority for PPPs, to progress this project which will include the tender process, contract agreement and construction, with a view to issuing the related tender in mid-2023.
Question No. 605 answered with Question No. 604.