Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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As outlined in my previous reply dated 11th September 2023, the Office of Public Works was, at that time, preparing to go to tender for remedial works to the external fabric of the building on Infirmary Road which you have referenced. My officials have advised that the contract for the works to refurbish the roof and windows has now been awarded and it is envisaged that the contractor should be on site in January.

The facilities located on Infirmary Road have not been in use for over 15 years. When they were last in use, Dublin City Council (DCC) employed a caretaker who opened and closed the facilities on a daily basis and maintained the toilets. Unfortunately, the building was subject to considerable anti-social behaviour and arson. This led to the decision by DCC to close the toilets to the public.

While the building will be made safe and be secured, there are no plans to reinstate toilet facilities on the Infirmary Road area. However, as previously outlined, the OPW is open to working with DCC should the Council wish to reinstate the previous arrangements for the operation of these bathrooms.