Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 June 2021

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Questions (100)

Holly Cairns

Question:

100. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the grounds on which the OPW felled five mature trees on its property in Schull, County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33933/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I have been advised by my officials that the trees in question were felled by a third party without the permission of the Commissioners of Public Works. 

 An examination of the circumstances relating to this matter is being carried out.