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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019

Tuesday, 22 October 2019

Questions (168)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

168. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Percent for Art budget amount that was included in the overall capital budget estimate for Miesian Plaza, Dublin; if art works were commissioned in respect of the site; the way in which the OPW selected the arts medium that was chosen; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43256/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Per Cent for Art budget amount included in the overall capital budget estimate for Miesian Plaza was €64,000.

Artworks have not been commissioned for the site.  The Per Cent for Art funding was pooled as allowable under Public Art: Per Cent for Art Scheme General National Guidelines-2004.  Artworks from the State Art Collection have been placed on display by the OPW throughout the building in collaboration with the Departments located there.