Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024
306. Deputy Maurice Quinlivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform what steps have been taken by the Office of Public Works in identifying a suitable location for a Garda station in Castletroy, Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12988/24]
View answerThe OPW will seek a suitable site for a new Garda Station in the Castletroy/ Annacotty area of Limerick when the Business Case process is complete and the long term requirements of An Garda Síochána in the area are confirmed.
A Business Case is required to comply with the provisions of Public Spending Code where it is considered that the acquisition of a property is required. It is the responsibility of the Sponsoring Agency, in this case An Garda Síochána, to prepare this Business Case. An Garda Síochána are preparing an initial Business Case for nine sites, including Castletroy, throughout the country and the Office of Public Works have been engaging with them in this regard over the last number of months.
