Defective Building Materials

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Questions (790)

Cathal Crowe

Question:

790. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on works to treat pyrite affecting Shannon Garda station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40961/25]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

The OPW is currently preparing tender documentation to procure a specialist Technical Consultant.

Once appointed, the Technical Consultant will inspect all matters relating to pyrite affecting Shannon Garda station.

The Technical Consultant will publish a detailed study based on testing, analysis and evaluation of the defects observed in the property and thereafter, they will make recommendations for appropriate remedial works, in accordance with all relevant National Standards Authority of Ireland standards.