Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2026
46. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation if he will provide a breakdown, by project, of all capital expenditure under the Office of Public Works in County Cork in each of the years 2024, 2025 and to date in 2026, including amounts allocated and amounts drawn down in each year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51269/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works is a key service provider to Government, managing the State's estate portfolio, maintaining and presenting Ireland's built heritage, and leading the State's flood risk management function. Under the current National Development Plan, the OPW has secured a record allocation of €1.845 billion, encompassing flood risk management, State property management, and the conservation of heritage assets in support of regional tourism. The OPW's capital programme is therefore one of the most geographically distributed and functionally diverse in the public service, with works delivered in every county.
The 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. Investment of some €52m in capital expenditure has taken place in flood risk management from 2024 to the end of 2025 in County Cork. Significant capital expenditure is expected to be incurred during 2026, with the majority of payments typically being processed towards year end.
Across the OPW estate ongoing maintenance is essential to ensure that public assets remain safe, functional, and efficient. Regular maintenance activities often identify areas where more substantial interventions are needed, leading to planned preventative capital works. These projects are designed to proactively address emerging issues, extend the lifespan of assets, and optimise their performance. By integrating insights from ongoing maintenance into capital planning, the OPW ensures that resources are used effectively and future risks are minimised.
On the Estate portfolio and Heritage sites a range of significant capital projects have been funded and undertaken by the Office of Public Works over the period in question. Below is a list of the main locations. As would be expected in the management of buildings in the State property portfolio, multiple projects have been completed at many of buildings and properties referenced.
Coachford Garda Station
Clonakility Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine & Sea Fisheries Protection Authority
Cloyne Garda Station
Cobh Garda Station
Cork Watercourse Road Garda Station
Kinsale Garda Station
Dept of Social Protection Bantry
Barryscourt Castle
Charles Fort
Togher Garda Station (Cork)
Central Statistics Office Skehard Road
Revenue Commissioners BlackpoolAnnes Grove Estate
Doneraile
Garinish Island – Glengarriff
Fota House, Arboretum & Garden
I have set out in the attached tables the details requested.
