Fine Gael leader Enda Kenny has welcomed confirmation from the Office of Public Works that Louisburgh Garda Station is to be refurbished following recent water damage caused by burst water pipes. The building experienced water damage to the ceiling, electrical fittings and storage heaters; however, preliminary clean-up operations have taken place to allow the building to dry out. Funding has now been provided by An Garda Síochána to refurbish the Garda Station at Louisburgh and tenders are expected to be issued at the end of the month.
“I was made aware of this issue by local Fine Gael councillor Austin Francis O’Malley following his representations to Minister Martin Mansergh of the Office of Public Works,” Deputy Kenny said. “I placed a parliamentary question to the Minister for Justice, Equality, and Law Reform as well as contacting the OPW on this issue. Thankfully, the tender for this work should be issued by the end of this month. Once issued, the tender will make provision for improvement works and refurbishment that will involve eight weeks of work on the station.
“I welcome that funding has been sanctioned for the Garda Station at Louisburgh and that the new facility should lead to a stronger Garda presence in the area. I would also like to commend Cllr Austin Francis O’Malley for his work on this issue.”
