An Garda Síochána

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Ceisteanna (344)

Darren O'Rourke

Ceist:

344. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 311 of 5 November 2024 and No. 427 of 10 June 2025, the progress made on the provision of a planned new Garda station in Laytown, County Meath; if he will provide a detailed update the development of a business case; the timeline for the completion of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56868/25]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The provision of a new Garda station for east Meath has been identified as a priority by An Garda Síochána and the Office of Public Works.

An Garda Síochána have drafted a Preliminary Business Case, consistent with the requirements of the Infrastructure Guidelines. The Business Case will be subject to approval by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration.

Following the approval of the Business Case by the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, and subsequent direction by An Garda Síochána, the Office of Public Works will work to advance the next steps, i.e. site selection/ acquisition and related design and technical matters.

At this early stage, it is not possible to provide a timeline for the completion of the project.