I propose to take Questions Nos. 459 to 462, inclusive, together.
At the request of Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern TD., the Office of Public Works has assisted the Irish Jewish Museum with the development of the design of its proposed new museum facility and is providing support up to Statutory Approvals Stage for the project.
Given the prolonged nature of this project which has been ongoing since 2007, OPW has been able to absorb within standing capacity as part of its normal workload the provision of the necessary support services for this project. It is not possible to precisely say what this would equate to in monetary terms.
There is no proposal for the involvement of the Office of Public Works post Statutory Approvals stage. Accordingly, no budget provision has been made by the OPW.
The scheme developed for the IJM by OPW took account of the full range of issues relating to a development of this nature and any particular considerations pertaining to that site. This included any possible impact on the water table and any consequential effect on neighbouring properties. In that regard, An Bord Pleanála has sought a Hydro-geological Assessment Report to assist its determination of the appeal lodged against this development. Accordingly, any Planning Permission that might be obtained for this development will indicate what remedial measures An Bord Pleanála might deem necessary to allow any development to proceed. Ensuring compliance with any conditions attaching to a Planning Permission will be the responsibility of the Irish Jewish Museum.