Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
263. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the OPW will detail the amount of funding provided to a project (details supplied); the details of the scheme through which this funding was provided; where the promoters of similar projects can apply; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19444/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraOffice of Public works (OPW) was not involved in the provision of the new Patrickswell Community Centre, and did not provide funding for same.
During the construction phase of the Community Centre, OPW staff provided advice to the community group’s design team, specifically regarding the boundary treatment to the rear of their development. The new Community Centre shares a boundary with Patrickswell Garda Station, which is within the responsibility of OPW. OPW negotiated a solution to the boundary, to provide a concrete retaining wall for additional security and to adequately separate both sites. The cost of the boundary treatment upgrade was accepted by OPW, at a total cost of €60,797.95 inclusive of VAT and design team fees.
