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Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2025.
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: On the first question, the key function of the OPW is to provide accommodation for Government Departments and bodies. In 2024, we had 325 lessees and 265 buildings are leased, with 42 of these warehouses. We had 15 new leases commence in 2024 and a further 24 leases have been surrendered.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2025.
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: Yes.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2025.
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: It was 24.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2025.
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: That is correct.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2025.
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: We will get the Cathaoirleach a note on that.

Select Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Estimates for Public Services 2025.
Vote 13 - Office of Public Works (Revised) (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: No. I thank all the Deputies.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: I thank members for the invitation to discuss the key issues around the 2025 Revised Estimates for the Office of Public Works. I look forward to engaging with the committee and answering members' questions on the work of my office. The Office of Public Works plays a vital role in supporting the effective functioning of the Government. The OPW works to support essential national...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: Once a preferred site is identified, the OPW will attempt to acquire the site. A masterplan is being developed for the Dublin metropolitan region northside. Once this acquisitions process has been completed, we will be in a position to progress with the detailed design and tender documents for the construction of the phases of this project. An Garda Síochána, the Department of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: The infrastructure guidelines of previous public spending codes will be updated and the business case will require primary approval to enter into the site acquisition of this phase. I cannot say any more than that to the committee. The Department liaises with the Department of justice. The site, as we said, has not yet been identified. When that happens we will move together but at this...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: I appreciate it is an unsatisfactory answer but it is the answer I have and the best I can give the Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: That is not on the topic list for today.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: Do you have the bacon and cabbage for me up there?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: Thank you very much.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: That would be a good day to go so.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: No, not at this time. There is nothing I am aware of.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: I will take it. The OPW is in the process of developing a masterplan for the site that seeks to identify the best template for the building and the relationship with the surrounding streets, and for improving its function. This will include the development of a number of options for the future use of the wider complex. The OPW will consult the relevant stakeholders when these plans are...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: It is going through that process, Deputy.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: It is not there yet, no.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: State offices.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, and Taoiseach: Engagement with the Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (2 Jul 2025)

Kevin Moran: No.