Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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206. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the proposed bridge across the River Liffey at the War Memorial Gardens; the timeline for construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36057/24]

Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works has submitted a planning application for the new commemorative bridge and entrance plaza at the Irish National War Memorial Gardens and Conyngham Road, to Dublin City Council.

Funding has been approved to planning permission stage. It is anticipated that the OPW will tender for the construction works later in 2024.

It should be noted that Dublin City Council (DCC) amended the local area plan for Inchicore to allow for development of this piece of infrastructure and the project is widely supported by local elected representatives, community, stakeholders and the general public.

Further information, as requested by DCC, was lodged on 13.09.24. Subject to a grant of planning being achieved in the coming weeks, the tender process will commence later this year. It is anticipated that with off-site construction of the bridge itself will start in April 2025 and site works will likely commence in August 2025.

Marc Ó Cathasaigh (Waterford, Green Party)
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207. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the OPW has a full and complete audit of its estate portfolio, with properties mapped and detailed, including whether a formal rental agreement is in place for all properties let; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36071/24]

Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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I am informed by the Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) that details pertaining to the OPW property portfolio, including owned, leased and properties under the guardianship of the OPW, are held on an internal database specific to this task. The current system, which replaced the previous system that had been in place for a significant number of years, was rolled out in 2022 and has mapping functionality.

Details of lease / licence agreements are recorded on the system in respect of properties leased by the OPW. The system is updated on a continuous basis as details change and additional information becomes available.

There are also agreements in place in respect of State owned properties where the OPW (as the Landlord) has entered into lease / licence arrangements with third parties. These arrangements are reviewed / updated on an ongoing basis as necessary.