Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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178. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the way in which the multi-disciplinary teams are structured in OPW estate management; and the level of professional expertise at which this is usually controlled and led by in relation to property. [2710/22]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) has an extensive network of technical and professional property personnel. The nature of the work of the OPW requires the input of professional, technical and administrative staff working in multi-disciplinary teams across a wide range of Estate Management Functions, including the acquisition and disposal of property, the design, project management and delivery of major capital projects. The roles cover professional managers, architects, engineers, mechanical and electrical specialists, surveyors, planners, financial advisors, quantity surveyors, project managers, supplemented by other various specialists as required. Estate Management includes many of these roles among a cohort of staff who are widely experienced in managing a diverse portfolio of properties. The nature of the work / project being undertaken determines which discipline takes the lead role on a case by case basis.

The OPW, as required, also retains the services of external consultants and professional service providers to supplement its capacity for particular specialist projects.