Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 July 2023
354. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the estimated cost of a 30% increase in funding for the OPW for the construction and acquisition of buildings for public sector use. [36333/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe estimated cost of increasing funding at the percentages in the linked table is based on the 2023 REV allocation Subheads B5, B6 and B12. Details of what spend is covered in each subhead is below.
B5 - Purchase of Sites and Buildings
This subhead provides for the acquisition of properties and the perfection of title on existing properties in the state portfolio.
B.6 - New Works, Alterations and Additions
This subhead provides for the construction, refurbishment and fit-out of buildings required by the State e.g. Government Offices, Garda Stations, Cultural Institutions and Heritage sites
B.12 – National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)
This subhead is funded through the NextGenerationEU recovery package for Europe in the shared response to the severe health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Specific projects will be carried out including a Building Energy Retrofit Programme on Regional buildings as well as completion of Tom Johnston House and Datacentre, Backweston.
