Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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279. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the date on which it is expected to complete the Block J Refurbishment at Garda HQ; the contractor engaged for the delivery of the project; the total budget associated with the project; if the project includes fit-out and related items; if he will clarify whether a new telecommunications mast will be fixed to Block J post-refurbishment; and if licences to attach to the mast have been issued to third parties. [22462/23]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that work is currently ongoing on works to Block J in Garda HQ. The Project is expected to be completed in Q3 2023. Clancy Construction are the main contractor employed on site. The Total Project Budget is confidential as the project is on site currently.

There will be no telecommunications mast fixed to Block J post refurbishment.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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280. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the costs incurred to date in respect of Clyde House, Blanchardstown, in the context of leasing the property; the date on which it is now expected that full occupancy will take place; and the total duration of the lease. [22463/23]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that Clyde House will accommodate two Garda Bureaus that were based in Harcourt Square. The Office of Public Works (OPW) has entered into a lease of the building which will commence when the fit-out is completed by the landlord. The Landlord fit-out commenced in September 2022 and Substantial Completion is planned in Q2 2023. The two units will be relocated to Clyde House in Q2/Q3 2023. As the Deputy would be aware, it is not possible at this stage to discuss the costings as they are commercially sensitive. The lease on Clyde House is expected to be held for 10 years by the OPW.