Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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86. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if a contract for works on Leighlinbridge Garda station has been initiated; the date when the rural station in County Carlow will be reopened; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55826/21]

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.

Tenders for the refurbishment works were issued to contractors in July and submissions returned in August 2021.

The evaluation of tenders submitted is now complete. This matter is the subject of ongoing discussion between An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works. AsAn Garda Síochána are funding this project, the Office of Public Works awaits approval from An Garda Síochána to proceed with the award of contract.

The programme for the completion of the refurbishment works is approximately three months.