The Office of Public Works (OPW) and An Garda Síochána ran a site evaluation project in early 2015, according to multiple sources. Picture: Moya NolanThe property that the OPW eventually selected for An Garda Síochána’s new Dublin command centre is shrouded in controversy. “This leaves adequate time for the vacation of Harcourt Square in advance of the expiry of the lease,” a spokesperson said. Picture: Moya NolanAn Garda Síochána has occupied the site at Harcourt Square in Dublin’s south city centre since the 1970s. However, the gardaí don’t own Harcourt Square — they reside there courtesy of the OPW, which is the property’s tenant.

Source: Irish Examiner April 26, 2021 07:30 UTC