Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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240. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on plans to paint Shannon Garda Station. [9625/23]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works can confirm that a routine inspection early last year at Shannon Garda Station raised concerns in respect to cracking observed in the external façade of the building. The OPW appointed external consultants to investigate the cause of this cracking and the consultant’s report confirmed the presence of pyrite in the external leaf of the building.

Further in-depth testing is currently underway to determine the extent of pyrite present. The OPW will assess the remediation options available, when the results of these additional investigations are complete.

Based on the professional advice to date, the building is safe to occupy. The situation is being closely monitored with regular inspections scheduled.

Works at Shannon Garda Station will be limited to necessary routine maintenance, with the proposed painting of the external façade on hold until further notice.