Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026
512. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the number of bicycle shelters installed across the State by the OPW on behalf of Government Departments, local authorities, and State agencies in each of the past five years; the total expenditure incurred in each year; the average cost per unit; and if he will provide a breakdown by Department, local authority and agency. [40175/26]
View answerThe Office of Public Works (OPW) manages and maintains a substantial portfolio of State properties and, within that remit, has undertaken a small number of bicycle shelter installations at a number of properties under its direct management during the period in question.
However, the OPW does not hold centralised data in respect of bicycle shelter installations across the State. Each Department, local authority, and agency manages its own estate and associated capital and maintenance expenditure independently, and such information is not compiled or reported centrally to the OPW. Accordingly, a comprehensive State-wide breakdown of the kind sought is not available to this Office.
In relation to installations procured by the OPW, a breakdown by location and year for the period 2022 to date is set out in the table attached.
It is not possible to provide a reliable average cost per unit across the period, as costs vary considerably depending on the type of shelter, number of spaces, site-specific civil works requirements, and prevailing market conditions at the time of procurement. Providing a single average figure would not be a meaningful or accurate reflection of the expenditure involved.
For information specific to other Departments, State bodies, local authorities, or other agencies, the most efficient approach is to contact the relevant body directly.
|
Location |
Year |
Number of bicycles (where available) |
Details |
Cost ex VAT |
|
Santry Garda Station and complex warehouse |
2026 |
n/a |
Supply & Install Bike Shed |
€10,472.36 |
|
Dept Foreign Affairs, Iveagh House, St Stephens Green |
2025 |
12 |
Installation of Bicycle shelter |
€7,000 |
|
Birr Garda Station |
2025 |
n/a |
Installation of secure bike storage shed |
€6,242.50 |
|
Ashbourne Garda Station |
2025 |
n/a |
Installation of Bike Shelter |
€8,354.74 |
|
Waterford Government Buildings, The Glen |
2024 |
n/a |
Bike Shelter |
€4,800.00 |
|
Leinster House, Merrion Square West. |
2024 |
34 |
Consisted of the installation of a covered bicycle parking shelter structure with eighteen cycle stands to accommodate thirty six bicycles and associated e-bike charging points. |
€ 336,051 |
|
Garda HQ, Phoenix Park |
2024 |
30 |
3 no. bike sheds. Proprietary shelter in galvanised mild steel with Perspex cover, accommodating 10 no. bicycle stands in each. Works included associated ground works- new concrete slab, reinstating bollards, making good and reinstating ground finishes. |
€34,091.22 |
|
Garda HQ, Phoenix Park Tech B |
2023 |
12 |
Extension to existing bike shed, 12 bicycles and seating area. Galvanised steel supports to existing enclosure, with box profile cladding to back and roof, and flashing to front. |
€6,938.81 |
|
Anglesea Street Garda Station, Cork |
2022 |
6 |
6 bike curved shelter. Assemble bike shelter on site. Lift shelter into position and concrete legs into the ground. Heavy duty galvanized tubular steel framework. Clear Polycarbonate Glazing (sides,rear wall & roof). Galvanized high security Toastracks for bicycle frame to be securely locked. |
€3,774.88 |
|
Government Buildings, Merrion Street Upper |
2022 |
10 |
The bicycle shelters are constructed from galvanised steel with painted finish and clear polycarbonate roof, bolted down to concrete slab with re-instated granite paving. Each bicycle shelter contains 5 stainless steel bicycle stands which allow parking for 10 bicycles. |
€34,850.00 |
