Office of Public Works Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 February 2014

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Questions (333)

Michael McGrath

Question:

333. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the various projects in which the Office of Public Works is involved that require geological expertise, including geological assessment and slope stability risk assessment; if the work typically is carried out by employees of the OPW or by external consultants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8980/14]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

The Office of Public Works commissions external delivery of the type specified where required. The office does not have the internal capacity to undertake same.