Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
505. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the progress that has been achieved so far on the construction of a new Garda dog training centre; when this project will move to the next stage of works. [12063/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe commitment to establish a National Centre of Excellence for the Garda Dog Unit has been set out in the Programme for Government, published in 2025.
The prioritisation of capital projects is agreed between An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. Following agreement on their prioritisation, capital projects are subject to compliance with the Infrastructure Guidelines and all approvals as set out within the guidelines.
Once the priorities are agreed and confirmed by An Garda Síochána - including the Brief of Requirements of the National Centre of Excellence for the Garda Dog Unit - the Office of Public Works will engage with An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration to support them in identifying and appraising the most suitable site to support their objectives.
