Planning permission was submitted in December.
The former Justice Minister hopes the works to refurbish Portlaoise Garda Station will begin later this year.
Fine Gael TD Charlie Flanagan says the 20 million euro project includes an upgrade of the present building, custody suite, and additional accommodation for officers.
Planning permission was submitted to the Office of Public Works last December.
The Laois Offaly deputy believes the current building, which was built over 150 years ago, is outdated:
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