Written Answers Nos. 216-232
216. Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Finance the amount of USC tax payable, in each of the past three years by a single wage earner, a couple jointly assessed with a gross income of €100,000, and separately a gross income of €110,000; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29836/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Universal Social Charge (USC) was designed and incorporated into the Irish taxation system in 2011 to replace the Health and Income Levies. Its primary purpose was to widen the tax base and to provide a steady income to the Exchequer to provide funding for public services. It is a more sustainable charge than those it replaced and is applied at a low rate on a wide base, which ensures that it is a stable and sustainable source of revenue for the State.
The USC is an individualised tax, meaning that a person’s liability to the tax is determined on the basis of a person’s own individual income and personal circumstances. As such the amount of USC paid will depend on facts and circumstances pertaining to the individual’s situation.
Tables 1 and 2 below set out the USC rates and thresholds for a PAYE worker and a self-employed earner in 2022, 2023 and 2024. The USC structure contains a €13,000 per annum exemption threshold. However, once income exceeds €13,000 an individual is liable to pay USC.
Table 1 – USC Thresholds and Rates for PAYE Income for 2022 to 2024
|
Thresholds 2022 |
Rates |
Thresholds 2023 |
Rates |
Thresholds 2024 |
Rates |
|
First €12,012 |
0.5% |
First €12,012 |
0.5% |
First €12,012 |
0.5% |
|
Next €9,283 |
2% |
Next €10,908 |
2% |
Next €13,748 |
2% |
|
Next €48,749 |
4.5% |
Next €47,124 |
4.5% |
Next €44,284 |
4% |
|
Balance |
8% |
Balance |
8% |
Balance |
8% |
Table 2 – USC Thresholds and Rates for non-PAYE income 2022 to 2024
|
Thresholds 2022 |
Rates |
Thresholds 2023 |
Rates |
Thresholds 2024 |
Rates |
|
First €12,012 |
0.5% |
First €12,012 |
0.5% |
First €12,012 |
0.5% |
|
Next €9,283 |
2% |
Next €10,908 |
2% |
Next €13,748 |
2% |
|
Next €48,749 |
4.5% |
Next €47,124 |
4.5% |
Next €44,284 |
4% |
|
Next €29,956 |
8% |
Next €29,956 |
8% |
Next €29,956 |
8% |
|
Balance |
11% |
Balance |
11% |
Balance |
11% |
As part of the overall Budget documentation, the Tax Policy Changes document includes detailed distributional analysis of the tax measures announced in the Budget. The distributional analysis incorporates tables demonstrating the impact of the Budget changes in respect of income tax, PRSI and USC on various household types, including single persons, married couples with and without children, PAYE and self-employed income earners over a wide distribution of income levels. For example, in relation to Budget 2024, the distributional analysis shows the existing amount of income tax and USC (relating to 2023), and the proposed amount of income tax and USC taking account of the Budget 2024 measures. While not all of the specific income levels and household types specified by the Deputy are included in the distributional analysis, I am satisfied that the distributional analysis covers a range of income levels which are broadly comparable. The relevant documents are available at the following links:
www.gov.ie/pdf/?file=https://assets.gov.ie/273318/b6625dae-eb4f-401c-b997-9bb3e9a3cc95.pdf#page=null
www.gov.ie/en/publication/ccc22-budget-2023-taxation-measures/
217. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Finance the total number of renters tax credit claims in 2022, 2023 and to date in 2024; the total value of these claims in each year; and to provide a breakdown, by county, of the average cost of the tax credit in each year since its introduction. [29851/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Rent Tax Credit (RTC), as provided for in section 473B of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (TCA 1997), was introduced by the Finance Act 2022 and may be claimed in respect of qualifying rent paid in 2022 and subsequent years to end-2025.
I am advised by Revenue that RTC statistics currently available refer only to PAYE taxpayers. Data on self-assessed taxpayers are not yet available. These data will be available, in respect of the 2022 year of assessment, later in 2024 when the self-assessed tax returns for that year, filed in late 2023, are fully analysed.
I am further advised by Revenue that as of 1 July 2024, and based on currently available data, the number of claims and the corresponding claim amounts are set out in the first table below. The second table sets out the average claim value by county by year. A total of 592,264 RTC claims across the three-year period have been made to date by 362,312 unique taxpayer units. A taxpayer unit is either an individual with any personal status who is singly assessed or a couple in a marriage or civil partnership who have elected for joint assessment.
Revenue notes that these figures are provisional and expects that they will be subject to revisions as further data is received, for example, due to taxpayers amending their Form 12 returns and following inclusion of data in respect of self-assessed taxpayers when their returns for the relevant years are received and analysed.
|
Year |
Number of Unique Claims |
Total Claim Value €m |
|
2022 |
276,578 |
153 |
|
2023 |
256,205 |
145 |
|
2024 |
59,481 |
50 |
|
County |
Average Claim Value - 2022 € |
Average Claim Value - 2023 € |
Average Claim Value - 2024 € |
|
CARLOW |
560 |
580 |
840 |
|
CAVAN |
600 |
610 |
870 |
|
CLARE |
570 |
580 |
870 |
|
CORK |
550 |
570 |
840 |
|
DONEGAL |
580 |
600 |
890 |
|
DUBLIN |
540 |
550 |
830 |
|
GALWAY |
540 |
560 |
820 |
|
KERRY |
560 |
570 |
850 |
|
KILDARE |
570 |
590 |
870 |
|
KILKENNY |
570 |
580 |
880 |
|
LAOIS |
580 |
580 |
890 |
|
LEITRIM |
560 |
570 |
820 |
|
LIMERICK |
550 |
570 |
830 |
|
LONGFORD |
590 |
600 |
880 |
|
LOUTH |
570 |
580 |
870 |
|
MAYO |
570 |
590 |
870 |
|
MEATH |
580 |
590 |
900 |
|
MONAGHAN |
580 |
570 |
880 |
|
OFFALY |
580 |
600 |
880 |
|
ROSCOMMON |
590 |
590 |
930 |
|
SLIGO |
550 |
560 |
820 |
|
TIPPERARY |
580 |
590 |
870 |
|
WATERFORD |
560 |
580 |
860 |
|
WESTMEATH |
580 |
600 |
910 |
|
WEXFORD |
580 |
600 |
890 |
|
WICKLOW |
580 |
590 |
890 |
Figures rounded to the nearest €10.
218. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance the current levels of staffing in the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman; the current number of vacant positions; and the total target workforce. [29870/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman (FSPO) is an independent, impartial, fair and free service that helps resolve complaints against financial service and pension providers from consumers and small businesses. It plays a vital role in the robust financial consumer protection framework in place in Ireland to support consumers of financial services.
The FSPO's Workforce Plan for 2024-2026 was approved by the Minister for Finance in December 2023. This resulted in an increased sanctioned headcount for the FSPO from 90.2 to 128 staff.
Arising from the approval of the Workforce Plan, there were 38 further roles to be recruited as part of the 2024 recruitment plan.
The FSPO has now recruited the majority of those roles. There are 13 vacancies left to recruit in the coming months.
The FSPO’s staff headcount at 4 July 2024 is 100.4.
219. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance the current levels of staffing in the Irish Financial Services Appeals Tribunal; the current number of vacant positions; and the total target workforce. [29871/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Irish Financial Service Appeals Tribunal (IFSAT) Tribunal has no employees.
Tribunal members are appointed by the President in accordance with the provisions of the Central Bank Act 1942 (as amended) and are assigned to hear and determine appeals on a case by case basis, as and when appeals are submitted to the Tribunal.
As per provided for in section 57D, the Tribunal consists of the following members, Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson, and no few than 1 and no more than 5 lay members.
The members of the Tribunal are appointed by the President on the nomination of the Government.
The following individuals are currently members of the Tribunal:
• The Hon. Mr. Justice John Mac Menamin, Chairperson
• Patricia O’Sullivan Lacy, Deputy Chairperson
• Paul Brennan
• Helen Collins
• Conor Power
• Eilis Brennan
• Úna Tighe
As provided for in section 57E(1), a person is eligible to be appointed as the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson only if the persons is (a) a former judge of the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeal or the High Court, or (b) a barrister or solicitor of not less than 7 years standing. A person is eligible to be appointed as a lay member only if the President is satisfied that the person has special knowledge or skill in relation to the provision of financial services.
In accordance with section 57J, administrative duties of the Tribunal are carried out by the Registrar and, if required the Chairperson.
The need to engage additional administrative staff members is reviewed on an ongoing basis according to the number of appeals received or anticipated. At present, having regard to the current workload of the Tribunal, there are no staffing vacancies and it is not anticipated that there will be any increase in the total target workforce.
220. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Finance the current levels of staffing in Tax Appeals Commission; the current number of vacant positions; and the total target workforce. [29872/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn response to the Deputy’s question, I am informed that the Tax Appeals Commission (“the Commission”) is comprised of 32 staff: one Chairperson, 5 Temporary Appeal Commissioners and 26 administrative staff to support the Appeal Commissioners in their work. There are presently 4 vacancies for Appeal Commissioners at the Tier 3 grade.
The Public Appointments Service launched two campaigns for Temporary Appeal Commissioners (at Tier 2 and Tier 3 level respectively) late last year. In April, three Tier 2 Appeal Commissioners were appointed and took up office in the Commission. The competitive process has recently concluded in respect of the campaign for Tier 3 Appeal Commissioners. Appointments are expected to take place shortly.
221. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Finance for clarification on a matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29948/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI assume the Deputy's question relates to Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) and the calibration of the thresholds provided for within CAT
CAT is a tax which applies to both gifts and inheritances. For CAT purposes, the relationship between the person giving a gift or inheritance (i.e. the disponer) and the person who receives it (i.e. the beneficiary) determines the maximum amount, known as the “Group threshold”, below which CAT does not arise.
The Group A threshold is currently set at €335,000 and applies where the beneficiary is a child, including adopted children, stepchildren and certain foster children, of the disponer.
The Group B threshold is currently set at €32,500 and applies where the beneficiary is a brother, sister, nephew, niece or lineal ancestor or lineal descendant such as a grandchild of the disponer.
The Group C threshold is currently set at €16,250 and applies in all other cases.
While the thresholds were reduced during the economic downturn, the Government has made changes to the CAT thresholds in recent years. The thresholds have been increased to the extent allowable by the available resources. In Budget 2019, the Group A threshold which applies primarily to gifts and inheritances from parents to their children was increased from €310,000 to €320,000 and again to €335,000 in Budget 2020.
You should be aware that there would be a significant cost in making further substantial changes to the CAT thresholds. For instance, Revenue estimates indicate that the full cost of increasing the CAT Group B threshold from its current €32,500 to €50,000, €100,000 and €335,000 would be €53 million, €137 million and €248 million respectively.
The options available for setting CAT thresholds must be balanced against competing demands, and as part of the annual Budget and Finance Bill process.
222. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of full tax relief on trade union subscriptions. [29972/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Department of Finance has opened its pre-budget costings service, this is available with effect from 1 July 2024. The procedures for availing of this service are set out in a letter dated 1 July 2024 from the Secretary General of the Department to all recognised parties and technical groups in Dáil Éireann. To ensure efficiency and fairness, all costing requests should be made in this manner, via the standard request format template, instead of the Parliamentary Question system at this time.
223. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Finance to provide the number and detail of the public helplines operated by their Department; whether calls are recorded on each helpline; and if not, whether he would consider recording calls for transparency and training purposes. [29993/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI wish to advise the Deputy that as my Department is not public facing, there are no public helplines operated by my Department. As outlined on my Department's website, there is a main contact number which members of the public can ring if they have a query.
My Department does not record calls and it is not something we have considered.
224. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide details of the monies spent by the OPW in procuring lands, sites or houses of historical/archaeological significance, on either a county or a regional basis in the past ten years, in tabular form. [23800/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraOPW manages a large portfolio of heritage sites comprising of 32 National Historic Properties, some 780 national monuments and 5,000 acres of designed landscapes gardens and parklands.
The table below sets out properties acquired by the Office of Public Works in the past 10 years – from May 2014 to May 2024.
The purchase cost figure where provided refers to the amount paid by the OPW.
|
County |
Site |
Type |
Method of Acquisition |
Year acquired |
Purchase Cost € |
Notes |
|
Cork |
Anne's Grove |
House & Gardens |
Gifted |
2015 |
N/A |
190-acre historic estate with 30 acres of renowned gardens |
|
Laois |
Emo Court |
Land |
Auction |
2019 |
€160,000 |
|
|
Kerry |
Great Blasket Island |
Land & House |
Private Treaty |
2019 |
€110,000 |
Ruins of house and associated land |
|
Meath |
Newgrange |
Lands |
Transfer |
2023 |
€500 |
Transfer from Meath County Council |
|
Meath |
Brú na Bóinne |
Land & Houses |
Purchase |
2023 |
€11,000,000 |
Purchase of 552 acres of land, Dowth Hall and Netterville in Co. Meath |
|
Wicklow |
Kilmacurragh |
Garden and deer park |
Purchase |
2019 |
€500,000 |
Intra-state transfer of 55 acres of lands from Coillte, |
225. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department has ever used artificial intelligence, such as ChatGPT, in drafting Dáil speeches or responses to Parliamentary Questions. [29284/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraOfficials from my Department do not currently use the application, or any other AI, to conduct official business. If/when the application’s use is being considered it will be discussed and a risk assessment conducted as appropriate.
226. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of laptops or mobile phones owned by his Department that have been lost or stolen in each of the past ten years. [29302/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra
|
- |
Laptops Lost |
Laptops Stolen |
Phones Lost |
Phones Stolen |
|
2024 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2023 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
|
2022 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2020 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
2019 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
2018 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
|
2017 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
|
2016 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
2015 * |
||||
|
Totals |
1 |
0 |
6 |
2 |
* There are no figures available for 2015. This data was not migrated from a legacy Service Desk solution and is not available through backups due to our 1 year retention policy.
227. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will provide funding to the Office of Public Works in order that specific works can be undertaken to restore and conserve the Scully Cross at the Rock of Cashel, County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29318/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraScully’s Cross and Mausoleum is a an artistically significant important piece of 19th century carving within the setting of the Rock of Cashel, National Monument Number 128, and is considered to be a grave of importance within the site.
The importance of the Cross and quality of the carving is appreciated by the Office of Public Works. However, as the responsibility for the upkeep of graves within the Rock of Cashel complex lies with the families of the deceased, repairs to this or any grave falls outside the remit of the OPW. As such, funding would not be available to undertake such works.
228. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform concerning the flood relief scheme for Freshford, County Kilkenny which was approved in May 2023 to be included as part of a national pilot to inform the delivery model for future flood relief schemes, the current status of this flood relief project; the timeframe for the commencement of the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29320/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works, as the lead agency for flood risk management, is coordinating the delivery of measures towards meeting the Government’s National Flood Risk Policy.
Since 2018, a phased approach to scheme delivery, in partnership with local authorities, has allowed the OPW to treble the number of schemes at design, planning or construction at this time to some 100 schemes.
The OPW is piloting a new delivery model for flood relief schemes through four Tranche II schemes in counties Kilkenny and Donegal. The scheme at Freshford is part of what is termed the Tranche II Pilot, along with Piltown and two schemes in County Donegal.
The Tranche II Pilot will transfer the management of data gathering, as a first step in designing a scheme, from consultant engineers for a single scheme to the local authorities for all schemes in the Pilot and, where feasible, within their areas of responsibility. The Pilot means that data gathering may be scaled up from individual communities to all schemes in a county. The Pilot will better inform the prioritisation of future schemes nationally and the scope of services required from consultants to design and construct flood relief schemes.
The Pilot’s Technical Working Group and Steering Group have been established, with both groups having recently met in May 2024. Significant preparatory work is underway, with the range of information and data-gathering requirements currently being considered and outlined.
229. Deputy Catherine Connolly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his plans to review and strengthen the ethics in public office legislation following the completion of the review of the statutory framework in December 2022; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29340/24]
Amharc ar fhreagra254. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update on planned reforms to strengthen standards in public office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30043/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 229 and 254 together.
The 2020 Programme for Government committed to “reform and consolidate the Ethics in Public Office Legislation” and, as the Deputy notes, my Department undertook a comprehensive review of the statutory framework as the first step in meeting this commitment. The Government subsequently agreed to the preparation of draft legislation to reform the regime informed by the outcome of the review, the Report of which we published in February 2023.
Since then, my Department has been working-up legislative proposals in consultation with other relevant Departments and the Standards in Public Office Commission and I am happy to inform the House that this work is now significantly advanced. I have engaged regularly with officials in recent months and arbitrated on the significant policy aspects of the proposals. The department is now finalising technical aspects with a view to bringing the draft General Scheme for reform to Government in the third quarter of 2024.
230. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if steps are being taken to resolve issues in the integrated pension system for those who joined the civil service post-1995 (details supplied). [29354/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs set out below in detail, an occupational supplementary pension may be payable in circumstances where the Social Insurance benefit payable does not equate to the full rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC) or there is no social insurance benefit payable, subject to an individual meeting certain eligibility criteria.
For all new entrants to the public service on or after 6 April 1995 (the date of introduction of full social insurance for public servants who now pay Class A PRSI) and before 1 January 2013 (the date of introduction of the Single Public Service Pensions Scheme) pension payment comprises of three components:
1. A Public Service Occupational Pension payable by the public service employer;
2. Social Insurance benefit(s) payable, subject to eligibility, by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) and;
3. Where the Social Insurance benefit payable does not equate to the full rate of State Pension Contributory (SPC) or there is no social insurance benefit payable, an occupational supplementary pension may be payable, by the public service employer, subject to an individual meeting eligibility criteria.
The occupational supplementary pension is not paid automatically; the public service pensioner must apply for an occupational supplementary pension. The public service pensioner must have reached minimum pension age in accordance with their pension scheme rules and be in receipt of their occupational pension. In addition, the grant of an occupational supplementary pension is conditional upon a number criteria as follows:
1. The individual must not be engaged in full time paid employment;
2. The individual must not qualify for social insurance benefit or fail to qualify for such benefit at the maximum rate; and
3. The failure to qualify for a social insurance benefit must be due to causes outside his or her control.
The second condition is important to ensure no duplication of payments from public funds. To verify this condition, prior to payment of the occupational supplementary pension, a retired public servant must engage with the Department of Social Protection and obtain proof that they have exhausted any relevant benefits for which they may be eligible under the social insurance system.
231. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the number of visitors at each visitor attraction operated by the OPW for the first five months of 2024; and if he will provide the figures for the same period in 2023, in tabular form. [29391/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for caring, maintaining and operating the country’s most important heritage sites. The mission of OPW Heritage Services is to conserve and protect the nation’s built heritage in our care whilst providing public access, interpretation and encouraging the public to visit and engage with our Nation's heritage. The OPW strive to manage heritage sites in a manner that balances our remit to protect heritage assets with increased, more interactive, empowering and inclusive access for visitors.
The volume of visitors at OPW-run heritage sites for January to May inclusive and for 2023 and 2024 is set out below, for the sites where data is currently available. It is noted that OPW operates an annual audit of visitor data which takes place in Q1 each year, and the 2024 visitor data is preliminary in that context.
|
Site Name |
2023 1st Jan-31st May |
2024 1st Jan-31st May |
|
Altamont |
60,988 |
48,225 |
|
Anne's Grove |
1,702 |
1,669 |
|
Ardfert Cathedral |
3,223 |
43,133 |
|
Athenry Castle |
3,752 |
4,053 |
|
Askeaton Castle |
Closed |
Closed |
|
Aughnanure Castle |
9,587 |
11,845 |
|
Ballyhack Castle |
Closed |
Closed |
|
Barryscourt Castle |
Closed |
Closed |
|
Battle of the Boyne/Oldbridge Est |
23,839 |
9,315 |
|
Blasket Visitor Centre and Viewing point |
18,241 |
22,908 |
|
Boyle Abbey |
2,307 |
2,541 |
|
*Brú na Boinne (incl Newgrange & Knowth) |
36,972 |
43,914 |
|
Cahir Castle |
23,380 |
25,036 |
|
Carrowmore |
7,140 |
8,870 |
|
Casino Marino |
2,242 |
1,431 |
|
Castletown House & Parklands |
34,357 |
Closed |
|
Céide Fields |
6,656 |
7,318 |
|
Charles Fort |
29,897 |
31,229 |
|
Clonmacnoise |
34,195 |
34,077 |
|
Corlea Trackway Visitor Centre |
4,164 |
4,927 |
|
Custom House |
7,164 |
6,936 |
|
Derrynane House and Parklands |
4,081 |
4,241 |
|
Desmond Castle |
Closed |
Closed |
|
Desmond Hall (Desmond Castle Newcastle West) |
6,126 |
7,185 |
|
Doneraile Estate |
2,454 |
1,005 |
|
Donegal Castle |
13,930 |
15,786 |
|
Dublin Castle |
160,132 |
203,051 |
|
Dún Aonghasa |
36,880 |
36,498 |
|
Dungarvan Castle |
237 |
604 |
|
Dunmore Cave |
Closed |
8,128 |
|
Emo Court - Parklands and House |
Closed |
Closed |
|
Ennis Friary |
3,645 |
3,728 |
|
Farmleigh Estate |
10,901 |
18,455 |
|
Ferns Castle |
514 |
Closed |
|
Gallarus Castle |
349 |
Closed |
|
Garinish Island |
13,263 |
14,260 |
|
Glebe House and Gallery |
5,070 |
13,065 |
|
Glendalough Visitor Centre & Monument |
18,051 |
17,992 |
|
Hill of Tara VC |
3,442 |
3,889 |
|
J F Kennedy Arboretum |
45,172 |
41,980 |
|
Jerpoint Abbey |
7,886 |
8,270 |
|
Kilkenny Castle |
197,004 |
191,222 |
|
Kilmainham Gaol |
102,500 |
83,838 |
|
Listowel |
418 |
552 |
|
Loughcrew |
67 |
1,923 |
|
Main Guard |
3,202 |
2,739 |
|
Maynooth Castle |
1,049 |
911 |
|
Mellifont Abbey |
Closed |
1,315 |
|
National Botanic Gardens |
7,813 |
11,250 |
|
Newmills Corn and Flax Mills |
Closed |
Closed |
|
Ormond Castle |
1,296 |
1,209 |
|
Parke's Castle |
4,362 |
4,525 |
|
Pearse Museum |
6,999 |
9,463 |
|
Pearse's Cottage |
5,148 |
5,423 |
|
Phoenix Park Visitor Centre |
24,109 |
18,583 |
|
Portumna Castle |
9,465 |
9,915 |
|
Rathfarnham Castle |
4,524 |
4,191 |
|
Reginald's Tower |
11,376 |
10,365 |
|
Rock of Cashel |
110,016 |
112,592 |
|
Roscrea Heritage and grounds |
590 |
4,899 |
|
Ross Castle |
33,931 |
39,865 |
|
Scattery Island |
736 |
329 |
|
Skellig Michael |
2,330 |
2,306 |
|
Sligo Abbey |
9,350 |
6,556 |
|
St. Audoen's Church |
9,614 |
12,546 |
|
St. Marys Abbey |
Closed |
Closed |
|
St. Mary's Church, Gowran |
356 |
Closed |
|
Swiss Cottage |
8,010 |
4,451 |
|
Tintern Abbey |
4,518 |
4,376 |
|
Trim Castle |
38,067 |
39,853 |
|
Total |
1,238,789 |
1,290,761 |
232. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the status of progress on the new Garda station in Bailieborough; and the estimated completion date. [26356/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe project for a new Garda Station at Bailieborough, Co. Cavan includes conservation of the existing former National Irish Bank building and the construction of a new three storey over basement building to the rear on a site located on the town’s main street. A significant portion of the works have been completed to date.
The purchase of a neighbouring property by the Office of Public Works (OPW) allows the provision of extra secure parking spaces and safer processing of those being arrested. Plans to facilitate this were approved by Garda Estate Management and Planning Permission for the works was granted in September 2023.
The Contractor submitted costings and timescales for these works which have been approved by the Office of Public Works and An Garda Síochána. It is expected that all works, including the extra works, will be completed in Q2 2025.
