Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2023

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

Questions (274)

Paul Donnelly

Question:

274. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the OPW intends to put out a tender for the provision of restaurant/café service at Dublin Castle during the remainder of 2023. [29426/23]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

It is not intended to tender for provision of restaurant/café services at Dublin Castle at present as a process is currently underway to redevelop the visitor reception facilities at Dublin Castle.

The space formerly occupied by the tearooms/café has been prioritised for redevelopment as part of a planned new visitor hub for the Castle.

Visitors are already well served by numerous cafés and restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the Castle including at the Silk Road Café at the Chester Beatty, adjacent to the Dubh Linn gardens.