Parking Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023

Wednesday, 18 January 2023

Ceisteanna (395)

Neasa Hourigan

Ceist:

395. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will outline any previous undertakings that a global engineering and transport infrastructure company (details supplied), engaged with the Phoenix Park parking strategy, has had with the Office of Public Works, in particular in relation to the national historic parks department and dealings related to listed architectural heritage buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63270/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Office of Public Works awarded a contract to SYSTRA on 30 March 2022, further to an open tendering process following public procurement procedures, for consultancy services relating to the development of a parking strategy for the Phoenix Park.

SYSTRA has not previously been engaged by this Office. SYSTRA has provided consultancy services across the UK and Ireland to Local Authorities and the National Transport Agency. OPW Heritage Services are satisfied that this company is competent to undertake this project for the Phoenix Park.