Alan Farrell (Dublin Fingal, Fine Gael)
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168. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress to date in regard to the reopening of Rush Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10838/19]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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The Programme for Government included for the re-opening of a number of closed Garda Stations (6) throughout the country, including Rush Garda Station, Co. Dublin.  The Office of Public Works (OPW) has undertaken an assessment of all the Stations identified in this 'pilot programme', and based on the Garda Síochána 'brief of requirements' received, has advised them on the works required and indicative costs involved.

On 15^thAugust 2018, OPW issued a "Notice to Quit" to the then Licencee of the building, and received vacant possession of this building by end September, 2018. 

An Garda Síochána (AGS) confirmed final agreement to proposed plans for the reopening of Rush Garda Station on 6th December 2018, and the Office of Public Works is now progressing with the procurement of the required works and these are expected to be completed and handed over to AGS by mid-2019.