Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 May 2026
65. Deputy Albert Dolan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the details of the team within the Office of Public Works currently assigned to the Turoe Stone project; the roles and responsibilities of those involved; if a dedicated project lead or project manager has been appointed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40432/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe OPW is currently reviewing the detailed design for the display and protection of the Turoe Stone to ensure that it is in-keeping with the parameters set out in the original scope for the project. Once this review is complete it is planned to seek Ministerial Consent for the works. Thereafter, the project can proceed to tender.
It is not possible to give an exact timeline for this process but this project is a priority for the OPW in 2026 and a team is actively working on it.
The teams currently assigned to the Turoe Stone project are as follows:
The Design team under the instructions of the Assistant Principal Architect is made up of a Senior Architect and Architectural Assistant. They are responsible for the design of the proposed enclosure along with ensuring all permissions and consents are in place.
An Assistant Principal Officer is in charge of the Administration team which is made up of one Higher Executive Officer and one Executive Officer. The Administration team are responsible for procurement, to include tendering for a company to complete the enclosure for the Turoe Stone. The remit of the Administration team is also to liaise with all stakeholders in the project to ensure delivery of an approved structure for the Stone.
