A third element of the project has gone to tender.
The development of a midlands garda station has made further progress this week.
Portlaoise Garda Station Division HQ has gone to tender, making it the third element of the project to reach that phase.
Progress of the works on the garda station are contingent on a replacement Defence Forces building being finished.
That work is expected to be done by March next year.
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