Written answers
Tuesday, 20 February 2024
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
An Garda Síochána
Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
234. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW will fund the removal of the existing front door and replace it with automatic doors at the public office at (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7600/24]
Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
The Office of Public Works can confirm that there is no current plan, nor has there has been any request from An Garda Síochána to remove or replace the existing door to the public office at Coolock Garda Station.
Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
235. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress made on the development of a new Garda station in Kickham Barracks, Clonmel, County Tipperary; if the development of Clonmel Garda station is considered a priority for Government, given that a new Garda station in Clonmel is urgently needed for the members of An Garda Síochána stationed in Clonmel and for the members of the public they serve; when it is envisaged that works on the construction of the new station will start; the proposed completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7681/24]
Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source
As the Deputy will be aware, Clonmel Garda Station is considered a priority for Government.
The Office of Public Works is currently processing detailed design with the design team.
Pre-qualification competitions will be undertaken for the main contractor and Mechanical, Electrical and Lift reserved specialists shortly.
Once a fully designed tender package has been prepared, procurement of the main contractor and reserved specialists will be undertaken. It is expected OPW will go to tender for the main contract in Q2 2024. Construction period will take approximately 24 months to complete the construction stage.
No comments