120. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on Castlefreke Coast Guard station project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6381/23]

The Castlefreke Unit has been a priority on the Irish Coast Guard Building Programme for a number of years. The Unit currently operate from a Rocket House which is no longer fit for purpose.

There has been good progress made on this project with a new site secured and planning recently granted for a new fully functioning station.

The transfer of the site has now been finalised and the Irish Coast Guard has recently approved advancement of this project to the Detailed Design Phase. It is envisaged that construction of the new station will commence Q2 of 2024.