Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2026
56. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation to provide an update on the tender for the proposed Children’s Science Centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51489/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of the arbitration between Irish Children's Museum Limited (ICML) and the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland (Office of Public Works), a Final Award was issued to both parties in mid-December 2025.
Among the terms of the Final Award, it is set out that the Office of Public Works shall carry out and complete all of the Landlord’s (OPW) Works consistent with the Irish Children's Museum Limited's objectives of operating a national interactive science museum for children in accordance with a prior Agreement for Lease between ICML and the Office of Public Works.
Planning permission for the development has been obtained and the next steps include the completion of detail design documents required for the preparation of the tender. The OPW is working on the detailed design, including the specific information required for the completion of the tender drawing package, in advance of tendering for the proposed Children’s Science Centre.
