Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2013

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Ceisteanna (96)

Seán Kenny

Ceist:

96. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the visitor numbers to the Office of Public Works site the Casino in Marino, Dublin 3, in the years 2010, 2011, 2012 and to date in 2013; if there are plans to refurbish same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43385/13]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The visitor numbers for the Casino were: 2010 – 6,425; 2011 – 12,047; 2012 – 7,444; 2013 – 11,347 (to date).

There are no plans to refurbish the Casino. The Office of Public Works has commenced surveys with a view to examining the condition of the exterior of the building and remedial work will, if necessary, take place in the next few years.