Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 May 2024
255. Deputy Matt Shanahan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if the OPW's regional architects office located on Catherine Street, Waterford (details supplied) will be given desk space in the nearby Government buildings with a view to releasing the property on Catherine Street to add to other city initiative potential; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21799/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe premises referred to on Catherine Street in Waterford is State owned, and is part of the Office of Public Works’ (OPW) property portfolio.
The South Eastern Regional Maintenance Office operates from Catherine Street and there is both architectural and administrative staff based there. There are currently no plans to relocate these staff. The OPW continually appraises its accommodation portfolio in the context of ongoing demand across its client base. The future use of the properties in this region will be monitored in light of office accommodation requirements across OPW’s portfolio, and the wider policy objectives of Government.
