Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
1108. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide a formal report on how it is known that asbestos is present in the Royal City of Dublin Hospital building (details supplied); and if there are other defects with the building. [14296/24]
View answerI thank the Deputy for the opportunity to clarify that it is not presently known if there is asbestos present at the property mentioned. During the debate with her on March 21st last, I referred to the Site Inspection Report carried out by Dublin City Council in October 2022 which stated that a further costed feasibility study building would require a number of surveys, including a survey to determine if asbestos is present. I incorrectly recalled this as confirming that asbestos had been found.
As confirmed by Dublin City Council, the refurbishment of the property mentioned towards the purpose of providing modern standards of accommodation would incur a very significant works programme at a very significant cost. In addition, I understand there remains active consideration by the HSE towards future use of at least part of the premises.
