Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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316. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of construction works at the new Bailieborough Garda station; the completion date for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21228/20]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The pre-qualification procedures for the Main Contractor and Reserved Specialists is completed. Subject to approval it is expected that tender documentation will issue in October 2020, with Contract award after tender receipt and evaluation, and before the end of 2020. Construction work will take approx. 18 months to complete.

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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317. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when Leighlinbridge Garda station, County Carlow will reopen. [21306/20]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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A Programme for Government included for a ‘pilot programme of station re-openings’ throughout the country, including Leighlinbridge Garda Station. The Office of Public Works undertook technical surveys on the building and issued a report on the works required, indicative costs involved, and proposed layout to Garda Estate Management.

An Garda Síochána (AGS) forwarded a revised ‘Brief of Requirements’ containing some minor amendments. The deliberative process between An Garda Síochána and the OPW to finalise proposals is on-going. Upon final Garda sign-off, this Office will prepare, submit and publicise the necessary Part 9 Planning Application and progress the procurement of works required to re-open the Station. This is expected to take place in 2020.