Cavan/Monaghan Fianna Fáil TD, Brendan Smith has been informed by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe TD that the Office of Public Works is finalising planning documentation and a part 9 Planning application will be lodged in the coming weeks.

Minister Donohoe in his reply to Deputy Brendan Smith stated that once the planning process has been completed the OPW will then undertake the required public procurement process for construction works.

Deputy Brendan Smith stated that modern and adequate accommodation for the Bailieboro Garda District Headquarters is badly needed and he appealed to the OPW to have this project progressed to construction stage at the earliest possible date.

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For Written Answer on : 30/05/2018

Question Number(s): *93 Question Reference(s): 23975/18 Written

Department: Public Expenditure and Reform

Asked by: Brendan Smith T.D.

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 QUESTION

* To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding a building project (details supplied) and the provision of new accommodation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

– Brendan Smith TD

REPLY

 The Office of Public Works is finalising planning documentation and a Part 9 Planning application will be lodged in the coming weeks. Once the Planning process has been completed the OPW will then undertake the required Public Procurement Process for construction works.