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An Garda Síochána
411. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of kennels built on private dwellings for canines used in canine units of An Garda Síochána, the Irish Prison Service and the Revenue Commissioners since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37143/26]
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412. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the cost of building kennels on private dwellings for canines used in Canine Units of An Garda Síochána, the Irish Prison Service and the Revenue Commissioners since 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37144/26]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 411 and 412 together.
The OPW can confirm that works were requested by An Garda Síochána and the Revenue Commissioners, relating to building kennels at private dwellings for canines used in their respective Canine Units.
From 2020 to 2023 the OPW carried out works to the value of €109,932 (incl VAT) at 5 private locations throughout the country.
Since 2023, the OPW are no longer involved in installing dog kennels in private residences.