Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 February 2014
72. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will ensure that the Office of Public Works ceases co-operating with the redevelopment of the Irish Jewish Museum until the board engages in a meaningful way with local residents in the vicinity of the museum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5931/14]
View answer73. Deputy Kevin Humphreys asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide this Deputy with a copy of all records, documents, contacts and communications with external bodies related to the design work and support provided by the Office of Public Works to the Irish Jewish Museum redevelopment project, along with an itemised list of hourly staff work on the project with name, job title and grade and specific work, along with any billing documentation and engagements with external contractors; if he will provide a list of each meeting with representatives of the Irish Jewish Museum as well as minutes, correspondence or records of meetings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5932/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 73 together.
At the request of An Taoiseach, Mr. Bertie Ahern TD, the Office of Public Works (OPW) provided professional support to the Irish Jewish Museum in relation to its proposed redevelopment of the Museum premises up to planning permission. Arising from a recent decision of An Bord Pleanala, planning permission has been granted.
The involvement of OPW with this project spans a number of years. Given the breadth of the Deputy's request, it will take time and resources to collate all the information sought. OPW will revert directly to the Deputy when all the material has been assembled.
