Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 September 2022

Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Questions (241)

Michael Lowry

Question:

241. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has received a licence request from a person (details supplied) to use the swimming pool at Templemore Garda Training College to train Special Olympics swimmers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45471/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has not received a license request directly in relation to the use of the swimming pool in the Garda Training College, Templemore to train Special Olympics swimmers.

The swimming pool in the Training College is part of the facilities of the College. The principal use of these facilities are for the College, but they can be made available to other groups where appropriate. The process through which applications are considered initially is via the Garda Training College, in the first instance.

As soon as the OPW receives confirmation from the College that an application has been made, together with the relevant information, the OPW will be in a position to consider the request.