Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2024
247. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the amount that the OPW received from allowing Iveagh Gardens to be used as a summer concert venue. [16284/24]
View answerThe Office of Public Works is responsible for the conservation and preservation of the Iveagh Gardens, balancing the heritage of the Gardens, the needs of the local community who access the Gardens and the need for cultural spaces within the city.
A breakdown is provided below in relation to the total revenue generated in charges over the past 5 years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and in 2024 for summer events including concerts in the Iveagh Gardens.
|
2020 |
2021 |
2022 |
2023 |
2024 |
|
0 |
0 |
€95,400 |
€178,800 |
0 |
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, no concerts were held in 2020 or 2021. There was an increase in fees in 2023 which accounts for the increase in revenue. In 2024, no revenue has yet been received.
