Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I might have to get back to Deputy Lawless on some of the detail of his question.

The Northern Cross project is a commitment under the national development plan. It is included in the indicative schedule of works under the Garda capital plan, which runs from 2023 to 2030. The location of the site is the subject of discussion not just between the Garda and the OPW but also Dublin City Council because the proposed site at the Northern Cross is on lands currently owned by the council. There is a huge amount of work and engagement involved just to iron out the details of the site, its ownership and what the plans need to be. The site will consist not only of a new station for the Dublin 13 and 17 areas, which cover Donaghmede and Coolock, but will also act as the divisional headquarters for the Dublin metropolitan region, north division.

As I have said, this is a significant project. I cannot provide a timeline today but, as this project progresses, I hope to be in a position to let Deputies know what type of timeline for completion we are talking about.

I am afraid I will have to come back to Deputy Lawless. It is an expansion of the work that is being done there already. If there is any intention for it to change or for there to be a specific focus on Heuston Station, I will let him know.

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