National Gallery

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Ceisteanna (296)

Mark Ward

Ceist:

296. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the new netting on parts of the roof of the National Gallery; the initial cost approved; the expected cost; when it will be completed; when the final account will be agreed and completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11128/26]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

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

Further to the details outlined in Parliamentary Question No. 412 of 27 January 2026, I wish to advise the Deputy that the work is ongoing with the final element scheduled for completion in Q1 2026. The estimated cost to install the netting is €20,000 (excl. VAT). A final cost cannot be provided until the work is complete and final account is agreed and completed.