Office of Public Works

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Questions (497)

Paul McAuliffe

Question:

497. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the future plans for Shanowen Lands, Dublin 9, given it is currently owned by the OPW; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38837/26]

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

The State owned lands at Shanowen Road accommodate an existing Garda station, a Garda operated seized vehicle compound, warehouses for the OPW and an ESB substation. A portion of the site provides a climate controlled environment for the storage of Tailte Éireann land registry documents and folios. All elements of the site are currently intensively used, and provide key accommodation to allow Government Departments and Agencies fulfil their functions.

The OPW lands at Shanowen Road in Dublin 9 were identified by the Land Development Agency as part of their reports on relevant public lands in 2023 and in 2025.

The OPW have subsequently engaged with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, pointing out the current intensive use of the site.