Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2023
250. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of qualified window fitters employed by the OPW as of 1 January 2022 and 23 June 2023, in tabular form. [32308/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraOPW does not employ any metal window fitters. However, OPW carpenters working in building maintenance services, national monuments branch and national historic properties have the skills to fit wooden windows which would be up and down sashes (double hung). These windows would be restored by OPW craft carpenters and fitted accordingly.
The numbers of craft carpenters employed by the OPW on the dates referenced in the question are as follows:
|
OPW Business Unit |
Craft Carpenters 01 Jan 2022* |
Craft Carpenters 23 June 2023** |
|
Building Maintenance Services |
18 |
15 |
|
Dromahair National Monuments |
3 |
3 |
|
Killkenny National Monuments |
4 |
4 |
|
Killarney National Monuments |
6 |
5 |
|
Mallow National Monuments |
2 |
2 |
|
Trim National Monuments |
4 |
3 |
|
Athenry National Monuments |
5 |
7 |
|
National Historic Properties |
1 |
1 |
|
Total |
43 |
40 |
* On 01 Jan 2022, OPW employed 4 apprentice carpenters in addition to numbers above
** On 23 June 2023 and currently, OPW employ 10 apprentice carpenters in addition to numbers above.
