Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent)
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487.To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the works to Cashel Garda station, Hogan Square, Cashel, County Tipperary; if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a separate budget is required for additional civil works at the rear, specifically for the development of a car park and associated provisions; when this budget will be approved in order that these civil works can be completed in conjunction with the current works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32059/24]

Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works can confirm that the fabric upgrade of Cashel Garda Station and the conversion of the adjoining married quarters into office accommodation is continuing on site. These works include the upgrade of the external building fabric, to include roof works, windows, doors, external insulation along with the conversion of the married quarters to office accommodation and internal inter-connection of the new offices with the station.

The works commenced on 20 November 2023 and are due for completion at the end of August 2024.

There are no civil works to the rear yard included in the current works contract. Any proposal to develop this area for car parking usage and the funding of same is a matter for An Garda Síochána to address.