Taoiseach, Minister McEntee, Minister Browne and Minister O’Donnell announce funding for Garda Estate Projects in Co Tipperary

Under the new Garda Operating Model, over 60 million is being invested in the Garda estate in Tipperary for projects to be delivered between 2024 and 2026. As part of the new model each division will be divided into four Functional Areas: Community Engagement, Crime, Performance Assurance and Business Services.  

Community Engagement Headquarters will be led by a Superintendent and provide services such as Community Policing and Engagement, Youth Diversion, Victim Services and Road Policing.  

These facilities will be modern and designed in a way that makes them enjoyable for serving members of the Garda Síochána as well as making them more easily accessible for the public.  

As part of the effort to increase the number of Garda Stations across Tipperary, enabling work has begun on a new Garda Station in Clonmel. The site was recently visited by the Taoiseach, the Minister for Justice, Minister of State at the Department of Justice and the Minister of State at the Office of Public Works.  

Speaking at the site where works have commenced on the new Clonmel Garda Station, Taoiseach Simon Harris said 

“I’m delighted to be here in Clonmel today to announce the commencement of enabling works on the new Garda station in the town. 

“This is a further example of how this Government continues to invest in An Garda Síochána so that it has provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work. 

“This investment is also an investment in the community so people are reassured that their towns and villages will continue to be supported by An Garda Síochána who play such an important role in keeping people safe across the country. 

“As Taoiseach, I will always endeavour to support gardaí and new, modern facilities will assist gardaí further in their work. 

“I want to thank An Garda Síochána across the country and in County Tipperary who continue to work hard to protect their communities.” 

Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee said: 

 “I am committed to providing An Garda Síochána with the resources needed to deliver an effective and professional policing service, and ensure we have stronger, safer communities. 

“I have secured €128m for Garda estates projects in 2025 and 2026 under the National Development Plan. This is in addition to over €220m which has been invested between 2020 and 2024. 

“It was great to meet with those assigned to the current Clonmel Garda station today as the enabling works on the new station begin. We are also funding refurbishment works in Cashel and Bansha stations, as well as the Garda College in Templemore, to ensure that all Garda personnel and communities have the fit-for-purpose facilities they deserve, both now and into the future.” 

Minister for State at the Department of Justice, James Browne said:  

“I am happy to be able to meet with the gardaí in Clonmel Garda station today as the enabling works begin on the new station. It is vital that gardaí have the resources that they require to ensure our communities are safe and feel safe. 

“The commencement of these enabling works marks a significant step forward in our investment of over €60m euro in the Garda estate of Tipperary. These new facilities will enhance the ability to deliver key services under the new Operating Model, making Garda stations more accessible for the local community.” 

Minster for State at the Office of Public Works, Kieran O’Donnell added:  

“As Minister of State with the responsibility for the Office of Public Works, I am pleased that our continued collaboration with An Garda Síochána and the Department of Justice will see over €60 million euro being invested in the delivery of new and upgraded Garda projects across County Tipperary, here in Clonmel as well as at Cashel and Bansha Garda Stations and at the Garda College in Templemore. These new and modernisation projects are being delivered by the Office of Public Works team, who work tirelessly to provide important infrastructure projects on behalf of the people of Ireland. 

“I have no doubt that once these works are complete throughout Tipperary, the new facilities and upgrades will assist An Garda Síochána in delivering their invaluable policing service to local communities and surrounding areas. 

“I am delighted to be here in Clonmel today to witness the progress of these enabling works, as the first phase of the overall scheme for the delivery of a new Garda Community Engagement HQ in the town. This major project will deliver a modern, fit for purpose work environment for members of An Garda Síochána and a state-of-the-art engagement hub to serve the people of Clonmel and its environs.” 

Other areas where work will take place during the period 2024 – 2026 under the Garda Operating Model include Templemore, Cashel and Bansha.  

Below is a list of the areas where work on Garda Stations will take place, a description of the work taking place, the status of the project and the expected completion date