Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
169. 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 the new Kevin Street Garda station; 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. [43257/19]
View answerThe Per Cent for Art budget allocated for the new Kevin Street Garda Station was €75,000.
A large-scale contemporary glass artwork was commissioned under the Per Cent for Art Scheme for the main window in the entrance area.
The way in which the OPW selected the arts medium was as follows: The project design team decided that a large-scale glass artwork, that could be seen by the passing public and building users, most suited the architectural design and historical location of the new garda station. Following research undertaken by the design team and the Art Management Office, artist Elke Westen was commissioned to create the glass artwork.
