Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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137. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the Office of Public Works refurbishment plan for Ballinasloe Garda station; the reason it took so long for the tender to be advertised; when it is expected the tender process will conclude; when it is expected the works will commence; the length of time it is expected the works will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48037/17]

Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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138. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the refurbishment plan for Ballinasloe Garda station; the reason it took so long for the tender to be advertised; when the tender process will conclude; when the works will commence; the length of time the works will take; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48052/17]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 137 and 138 together.

It is expected that tender evaluation for the works for Ballinasloe Garda Station will be completed in the near future, following which a contract should be placed by the end of the year. Prior to advertising for tenders, it is necessary to complete all the steps for a capital project as set out under the Capital Works Management Framework. All these activities take time but are necessary to ensure the successful delivery of a capital project.

Once a contract is placed the details in relation to the start date and construction period will be finalised.