Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 May 2022
136. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if restoration works carried out on the first floor of Emo Court will be affected by the roof restoration works currently underway; and if additional works on the first floor will be required as a result. [22498/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraEmo Court was acquired by the State in 1994 and since then the estate has seen substantial improvements through the efforts of the OPW and their team on the ground. Recent developments at the site include the installation of a new car park, the opening to the public of the eastern walled garden, the defoliation of the lake, and the improvement of the site-wide path network.
At present, repair and restoration works are underway throughout the interior of Emo Court. The works being carried out on the first floor include mechanical and electrical upgrades and firestopping upgrades. While there are no roof restoration works being carried out at this time, roof restoration works are intended with plans currently at preliminary design stage. It is not anticipated that additional building works will be required on the first floor when the roof restoration is complete.
