Construction work on a new Divisional Garda Headquarters has started in Galway.

Work on the new Galway Regional and Divisional Garda Headquarters at Murrough is expected to take approximately two years to complete.

Garda Commissioner Noirín O'Sullivan welcomed the investment by Government in the development of this new Regional and Divisional HQ in Galway. "This new HQ will enhance the service we provide

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to the people of Galway and the Western Region in terms of supporting the

victims of crime and investigating crime," the Commissioner said.

The Government has also approved the development of a new Public Private Partnership which will allow for large-scale construction/redevelopment work needed in relation to certain Garda stations throughout the country which is critical to delivering effective policing service and to tackle crime.

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