Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 May 2022

Wednesday, 4 May 2022

Questions (160)

James O'Connor

Question:

160. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has any heritage ships or boats under the maintenance or ownership of the State; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21970/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The mission of the Office of Public Works is to manage the State property portfolio, Ireland’s flood risk and our national heritage – all in a sustainable manner.  The organisation maintains and presents Ireland’s most iconic heritage properties, including Ireland’s two World Heritage Sites, 800 National Monuments, 32 National Historic Properties and over 5,000 acres of gardens and parklands.

Its responsibilities, however, do not extend to any heritage ships or boats and there are no such heritage assets in the care of the OPW.