6. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of new sites purchased by the OPW in each of the past five years. [73836/26]
Topics / Office of Public Works
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsOffice of Public Works
390 questions from 86 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 22 October 2026.
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385 written, 5 oral
86
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| January 2025 | 10 |
| February 2025 | 27 |
| March 2025 | 11 |
| April 2025 | 15 |
| May 2025 | 21 |
| June 2025 | 22 |
| July 2025 | 25 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 13 |
| November 2025 | 30 |
| December 2025 | 18 |
| January 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| March 2026 | 16 |
| April 2026 | 23 |
| May 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| July 2026 | 26 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 15 |
| October 2026 | 12 |
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17. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if there are further plans for refurbishment works by the OPW at Santry Garda station in 2026. [74867/26]
62. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if his Department has been involved in any discussions in relation to the future of Dunguaire Castle, Kinvara, County Galway; and if OPW staff have assessed the condition of the castle. [73542/26]
63. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the refurbishment works carried out by the OPW at Santry Garda station. [74866/26]
67. Deputy Brian Stanley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the funding currently allocated by the OPW for capital improvements and upgrades to the Garda station in Portarlington. [74420/26]
72. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the work he is doing to ensure that all OPW owned buildings, structures and monuments are fully accessible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73608/26]
76. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the position regarding the work he is undertaking to ensure that all OPW owned buildings, structures and monuments have solar panels and other renewable energy provisions installed, where possible. [73609/26]
219. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the procedures in place for the OPW that helps ensure no conflicts of interest in the subcontracting of work. [75173/26]
39. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the works currently underway; to outline the nature and scope of these works; and the expected completion date and the OPW’s future plans for the castle and surrounding site, including conservation, maintenance and public access. [74574/26]
236. Deputy Conor Sheehan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of full-time craft upholsterers employed by OPW as of 7 October 2026; and if he will provide the same figures as of 31 December 2023, in tabular form. [72131/26]
159. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of female apprentices, by trade currently employed by the OPW, in tabular form. [69858/26]
170. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he is aware of leaking and water ingress at a location (details supplied); and the plans the OPW have to address this. [70526/26]
45. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works that the OPW carried out at Kilkenny Garda Station in 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [68999/26]
46. Deputy Peter 'Chap' Cleere asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works that the OPW carried out at Thomastown Garda Station in 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form. [68998/26]
335. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 924 of 7 September 2026, seeking to establish the proportion of earned revenue that is reinvested in the Iveagh Gardens, to confirm the amount invested in each of the past five years; the stated purpose of monies returned for the benefit of Iveagh Gardens; t…
343. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for a detailed and definitive update on the long-delayed Turoe Stone project in Bullaun, Loughrea, Co. Galway; the current status of the Office of Public Works review of the detailed design; whether that review has now been completed; if ministerial consent has been sought; and, if not, the rea…
38. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation further to Parliamentary Question No. 924 of 7 September 2026, the proportion of earned revenue that is reinvested in the Iveagh Gardens; the amount invested in each of the past five years; the stated purpose for monies returned for the benefit of Iveagh Gardens and the value of reinvestment for …
39. Deputy Brian Brennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if further to the flooding during storm Chandra works are to be carried out by the OPW to a location (details supplied). [67376/26]
41. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to confirm if a location (details supplied) is in the charge of the OPW; the agency which is responsible for its maintenance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67475/26]
205. Deputy Catherine Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if the Office of Public Works has plans to restore and reinstate the historic railings at Carlow Courthouse; the stage the project is currently at; whether funding has been allocated for the works and dates for the expected commencement and completion. [67025/26]
206. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the amount that the OPW collected in rent fees from external restaurants/cafes within OPW Heritage Sites in 2025 and the first seven months of 2026, in tabular form. [67078/26]
441. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the percentage of the OPW capital budget that has been spent in the first eight months of 2026; if he will provide the same figures for 2024 and 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [65162/26]
442. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of persons who have visited Athenry Castle in the first eight months of 2026, in tabular form. [65327/26]
445. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of WTE staff, by job title employed by OPW currently working at Portumna Castle and Gardens. [65309/26]
888. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to list the residential buildings in the estate of the Office of Public Works which are derelict or vacant; and the length of time they have been unoccupied. [59544/26]