Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020

Tuesday, 6 October 2020

Questions (305)

Patricia Ryan

Question:

305. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works will be requested to carry out the necessary works to recover the remains of persons (details supplied) in line with the wishes of their families; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28858/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Consideration of any proposal to undertake an exhumation and re-interral project of the Invincibles’ remains at Kilmainham Gaol is not a unilateral matter for the Commissioners of Public Works. It is a matter for decision by the Minister for Housing, Local Government & Housing in the first instance.