Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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294. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when an assessment was last made by the OPW of the levels of asbestos in Garda stations across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35720/25]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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Asbestos is assessed on an ongoing basis by the OPW by way of a comprehensive Asbestos Survey process.

Asbestos is managed in-situ and it is only removed if it is damaged or deteriorated, or going to be disturbed by any planned demolition or refurbishment works.

Where asbestos containing materials (often referred to as ACMs) are present, or suspected to be present, a pre-refurbishment survey is commissioned and asbestos removal works are carried out as part of any works to affected areas.

The PQ response timeframe does not allow for a complete presentation of all assessments in Garda Stations across the entire county. My office will contact the deputy to arrange for briefing to be provided on asbestos management assessments.