Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 February 2025

Wednesday, 12 February 2025

Questions (132)

Pat Buckley

Question:

132. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide free sanitary products in all public buildings under the remit of the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4947/25]

Written answers

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

The Office of Public Works (OPW) manages a significant part of the State’s property portfolio including office buildings and heritage properties / visitor centres. The day to day management of the office buildings is carried out by the occupying Government Department / Body and therefore the provision of free sanitary products in offices open to the public is a matter for each individual organisation. Within the OPW, the Heritage Services Division manage approximately 70 guided visitor sites. The OPW will consult with the relevant policy stakeholders in relation to the development of its policy in 2025.