Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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242. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the refurbishment works and construction works at Portlaoise Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9761/21]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The refurbishment of, and construction works at Portlaoise Garda station are included in the Garda Capital Investment Programme 2016-2021. The project involves an upgrade and refurbishment of the present Garda station and custody suite along with the provision of additional accommodation for An Garda Síochána on the adjacent State property.

Part IX Planning Permission was sought in December, 2020 and is currently awaiting a decision within OPW. A full design team has been appointed to this project, which will be treated as a priority owing to the critical importance and strategic nature of the new and enhanced Garda Divisional Headquarters in Portlaoise.

Sorca Clarke (Longford-Westmeath, Sinn Fein)
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243. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the estimated cost of refurbishment works to Longford Garda station; and when these works will be completed. [9772/21]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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I can confirm that a contract for the refurbishment of Longford Garda Station was awarded on 11^thMarch 2020 to the value of €1,848,674.95 excluding vat. The works at the station include the construction of a new two storey extension to the rear of the station to accommodate 4 Cells, a Prisoner Processing Unit and additional office accommodation as well as internal alterations and refurbishment to the existing Garda Station. The project is co-funded by the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána.

The works commenced in March 2020 with an estimated completion date of June 2021. As construction was paused during the initial Covid restrictions and again during the current restrictions the completion date will be delayed . A new programme will be agreed with the contractor following the resumption of construction which will identify the new completion date.