Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

When the Office of Public Works placed advertisements in both local and national media seeking submissions from property owners, 17 responses were received. As with all major public contracts, the construction of the new Garda station will be tendered openly and all builders and contractors, including locally based firms, will have the opportunity to tender for the works. I appreciate the Deputy's frustration but she will understand that we must adhere to the procedures that apply within the Office of Public Works, the Garda housing unit, An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice and Equality. I will refer her concerns to the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, who has responsibility for this area. I am sure he will correspond directly with the Deputy.

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