Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2017
32. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the work that has been outsourced by the OPW which was traditionally carried out by OPW staff in the past two years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26230/17]
View answerThe Office of Public Works undertakes a variety of works and functions at a large number of State owned and occupied properties using a mix of direct labour and contracted services.
In one particular instance in the recent past, the OPW was requested by the Oireachtas Commission to assist it in raising the quality of grounds maintenance at Leinster House beyond the very basic level that OPW was able to provide at that time due to the constrained level of direct labour personnel resources available to it.
The OPW assisted the Commission in engaging suitable grounds maintenance contractors, until such time as it is in a position to provide the level of service required by the Commission.
