Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 September 2023

Thursday, 21 September 2023

Ceisteanna (151)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

151. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department obstructed the OPW from purchasing lands at Castletown House in 2021; if so, if he will outline the rationale for same; if the OPW presented a business case to his Department in respect of its ambition and/or intention to purchase the lands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40873/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The Office of Public Works submitted a business case regarding the proposed purchase of lands adjacent to Castletown House in 2021. Queries were raised and the OPW subsequently revised the business case accordingly. Sanction for the purchase of the lands was provided on the basis of the revised business case.