Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 March 2025
51. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for an update on discussions between his Department and a landowner regarding the acquisition of a site for the provision of a coastguard station for the Cleggan branch of the IRCG; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14480/25]
View answer52. Deputy John Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform when his Department will assign a project team to commence the planning and detailed design stages of the development of a new Coastguard station for the Cleggan unit of the IRCG; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14481/25]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 51 and 52 together.
The Irish Coast Guard (IRCG), a Division of the Department of Transport, has 44 Units based in various Coast Guard Stations. The IRCG Building Programme, which includes the provision of new or upgraded facilities at a number of locations across the country, is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW), on behalf of the Department of Transport, who fund the programme. The Cleggan Unit is a priority within the IRCG Building Programme.
The OPW has identified a potentially suitable site in Cleggan for the Coast Guard Station. Discussions with the landowner are contingent on the completion of a review of processes by the Department of Transport.
On completion of the above review, and confirmation of approval by the Department of Transport, the OPW will complete due diligence and progress the acquisition of a suitable site. On the successful completion of these steps, subject to resources being available, the OPW will assign a project team to commence the planning and detailed design stages of the project.
