Office of Public Works

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Questions (35)

John Clendennen

Question:

35. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation for an update on the Office of Public Works’ engagement in relation to a site (details supplied); the current status of any assessments, conservation works or development proposals at the site; the plans in place or under consideration for its future development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6744/26]

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

The OPW owned properties at Daingean Reformatory, Co.Offaly are occupied by the National Museum of Ireland, and are used to store artifacts as part of the national collection since 1979. The site has recently been used to temporarily store building materials associated with the delivery of a new Garda Headquarters in Portlaoise. OPW have carried out minor maintenance works to the carpentry wing, the roof of the laundry building and the North East wing over the past two years. Beyond the routine & incremental maintenance, there are currently no further conservation works or development proposals planned.