Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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232. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of progress on the new Garda station in Bailieborough; and the estimated completion date. [26356/24]

Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The project for a new Garda Station at Bailieborough, Co. Cavan includes conservation of the existing former National Irish Bank building and the construction of a new three storey over basement building to the rear on a site located on the town’s main street. A significant portion of the works have been completed to date.

The purchase of a neighbouring property by the Office of Public Works (OPW) allows the provision of extra secure parking spaces and safer processing of those being arrested. Plans to facilitate this were approved by Garda Estate Management and Planning Permission for the works was granted in September 2023.

The Contractor submitted costings and timescales for these works which have been approved by the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. It is expected that all works, including the extra works, will be completed in Q2 2025.