Public Procurement Contracts

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Questions (210)

Mattie McGrath

Question:

210. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform for a full breakdown of the procurement timeline, process involved, expenditure incurred, and the amount initially budgeted by the OPW for the installation of the replacement gate at the rear entrance to the Minister’s entrance adjoining Leinster House; the number of times the gate has been replaced in the past four years; the overall costs involved including the procurement process; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36095/24]

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Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the conservation and maintenance of the Houses of the Oireachtas and Government Buildings.

In relation to the damage recently caused arising from the gates being rammed, the Leinster House North Road gate was repaired on the day of the incident and will require no further repairs. The cost for reinstating the gate and welding was €1,600 ex VAT.

The cost for the electrical assessment, repair and recommissioning of the gate was €1,980.00 ex VAT.

The gate has not been replaced at any stage in the last four years.

Question No. 211 answered with Question No. 205.