Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 September 2026
204. Deputy Michael Cahill asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the nature of refurbishment works that the OPW carried out at Daniel O'Connell House in 2025 and to date in 2026; and if each refurbishment project is still ongoing or completed, in tabular form. [66562/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraDerrynane House and National Historic Park in County Kerry was the ancestral home and residence of Daniel O'Connell and the O'Connell family for generations. It is now managed by the Office of Public Works as a National Historic Property.
The works carried out at Derrynane in 2025 and to date in 2026, are as set out in the table below:
|
Year |
Nature of Works – Daniel O’Connell House |
Completed/Ongoing |
|
2025 |
New Display Case for O’Connell Death Mask |
Complete |
|
2025 |
Audio-visual Unit Repairs |
Complete |
|
2025 |
Painting Derrynane House |
Complete |
|
2025 |
New Water Refill Point |
Complete |
|
2025 |
Daniel O’Connell Heritage Trail |
Complete |
|
2025 |
Repair of Internal Access Roads |
Complete |
|
2025 |
Installation of Solar PV and Battery |
Complete |
|
2025 |
Miscellaneous Maintenance Items |
Complete |
|
2025 |
Window and Roof Refurbishment |
Complete |
|
2026 |
Supply/Install Black Out Blinds |
Complete |
|
2026 |
Painting of Internal Ceilings |
Complete |
|
2026 |
Connectivity / Electrical works |
Complete |
