Written answers

Wednesday, 22 January 2025

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

An Garda Síochána

Photo of Michael MurphyMichael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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358. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an urgent update on the new Garda community headquarters for south Tipperary to be located in Clonmel (details supplied); the status of the tender process; if a contractor has been appointed; and the likely start date on this new facility. [1807/25]

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I wish to inform the Deputy that the tender assessment and evaluation stage for the Main Contractor is currently underway on the Clonmel Garda Station project by the Office of Public Works along with consultants appointed to work on the Clonmel Garda Station project. Once this is completed the OPW will proceed to the next stage of the process which is the assessment and evaluation of Reserved Specialist tenders.

Photo of Barry WardBarry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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359. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the former Garda barracks building in Leenane, County Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1955/25]

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) that the former Garda station and residence in Leenane, Co. Galway is in private ownership.

The OPW have not had responsibility for the property since the 30th April 2021, following the sale of the property at a public auction.

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Cork South-Central, Fine Gael)
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360. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide a report on the status of the progress of the upgrade and re-development of Bishopstown Garda station. [2017/25]

Photo of Kieran O'DonnellKieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Office of Public Works (OPW) that they have appointed a Design Team to develop an upgrade and redevelopment scheme for Bishopstown Garda Station. A sketch scheme has been signed off by Garda Estate Management. The Design Team are currently undertaking planning consultations with the Local Authority, with a view to submitting a planning application. Site investigations have been initiated to inform the detailed design thereafter.

The OPW are awaiting the National Transport Authority's latest design for a bus route which is proposed to run along the front boundary of Bishopstown Garda Station, and may influence the design of the site entrance. This information will be required for inclusion in the planning application.

The commencement/completion dates for the scheduled works are subject to the final sign off of operational and design requirements by An Garda Síochána and will be informed by planning approval, tendering and procurement processes.

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