Office of Public Works

Thursday, 18 December 2025

Questions (388)

Sean Fleming

Question:

388. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide detailed information in relation to works carried out at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [73316/25]

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Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation

As previously advised to the Deputy in September, the Office of Public Works does not have any ongoing works or plans to undertake significant works at the Rock of Dunamase but continues to carry out routine maintenance.

It is the OPW's understanding that Laois County Council is currently working on the public car park, picnic area and landscaping adjacent to the monument. The OPW regrets that it cannot provide any specific details in relation to this programme of works.

The OPW is unsure to what the Deputy refers when referencing making the location safe and asks that his office contacts this organisation directly in this regard.

It is intended that management of hedgerows and cutting back of vegetation will be completed on site in Quarter 1 2026. This work will happen in adherence with legislation and as part of the maintenance scehdule for the site.