John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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316. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a timeline for when works to Garda stations (details supplied) will be completed by the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31996/25]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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I can confirm that the Office of Public Works (OPW) has scheduled refurbishment works to both Greystones and Baltinglass Garda Stations.

Recently completed works at Baltinglass Garda Station include refurbishment of the men’s shower and upstairs bathrooms, and external drainage. Universal Access works are proposed for late 2025.

In relation to Greystones Garda Station refurbishment, Mechanical & Electrical, and Universal Access works are due to commence in 2026.

The commencement dates for works are subject to statutory obligations, final sign-off on design, funding, and operational requirements of An Garda Síochána and the internal approval process of An Garda Síochána and OPW.

Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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317. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the new Garda station in Bailieborough will open; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32088/25]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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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 these works are now complete.

The purchase of a neighbouring property by the Office of Public Works (OPW) allowed for 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 the associated Planning Permission for these works was granted in September 2023. These works are progressing as part of the overall project.

It is expected that all works will be completed in Q4 2025 and thereafter An Garda Síochána (AGS) will commence occupation of the building. The date for the opening of the station is an operational matter for AGS.