Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023
210. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the actions being taken by his Department to make Dame Lane more aesthetically pleasing and welcoming in relation to the Dublin Castle-owned property and walls. [41403/23]
View answerThe current state of Dame Lane is not satisfactory, given its close proximity to the main entrance to Dublin Castle. The Lane is, of course, under the management of Dublin City Council (DCC) and its regeneration and the improvement of its appearance will require close cooperation between the Commissioners of Public Works and the City Council.
Suggestions on potential enhancements and improvements in the Palace Street entrance area, including Dame Lane, are included in the Dublin Castle Strategic Framework Plan which can be found at www.dublincastle.ie/strategicframeworkplan/.
These potential developments would require more detailed consideration and would be subject to planning permission and availability of funding. However, the OPW is committed to the continuous care and enhancement of Dublin Castle, one of our most important civic building. This includes working with DCC to improve the boundary areas of the campus.
