Written answers
Tuesday, 12 November 2019
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Office of Public Works Projects
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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138. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress on the restoration work to the Magazine Fort site in the Phoenix Park; the timetable for the commencement and completion of the restoration work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46010/19]
Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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The Office of Public Works has been engaged in an ongoing programme of conservation works at the Magazine Fort since 2010. With the contribution of a team of consultants including archaeologists and structural engineers, the reopening of the Fort to the public on a limited basis, to coincide with the centenary of the 1916 Rising, was realised. Further works of restoration are in planning. However it is not possible at this point to give a precise timetable for commencement and completion.
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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139. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the timetable for the appointment of a contractor to construct the proposed pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Liffey to the War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46011/19]
Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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Following an international architectural design competition, the Office of Public Works, in conjunction with The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), announced in May 2019 a winning design concept for a new Commemorative Bridge at Irish National War Memorial Gardens, Islandbridge, Dublin. Elements of the design, by Ian Ritchie Architects, are currently being examined in detail as to cost and feasibility. Once this process is completed, OPW will likely submit an application for planning permission to Dublin City Council. Thereafter, should planning permission be granted, OPW will engage in a public procurement process to appoint contractors for the works. The final delivery of this project remains subject to availability of funding.
Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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140. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the Office of Public Works plans to issue a response to the public consultation on the development plan for the Phoenix Park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46012/19]
Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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The Office of Public Works is finalising its report and analysis of all the submissions received regarding the Draft Phoenix Park Visitor Experience Strategic Review and it plans to make this report available very soon. In this regard, it is hoped to meet with local members of Dail Eireann and other elected representatives to outline the findings of this non-statutory consultation process and to set out the future steps that will be taken to enhance visitor and user experience in the Phoenix Park.
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