121. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the Old Head Coast Guard station project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6382/23]

The Old Head of Kinsale Coast Guard Unit is a large unit amalgamated with Seven Head Coast Guard Unit. It is currently based in a temporarily leased facility at Kilcoleman and provision of a new facility is a priority for the IRCG. IRCG has formally requested OPW to provide a new Coast Guard facility for the unit in the area. OPW is presently carrying out investigative works via its internal Property Advisory Services team, to identify any potential viable options for a new Coast Guard Station in the area. On conclusion of these investigations, OPW will submit a report to the IRCG for review and decision on how to proceed.