244. Deputy Ivana Bacik asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation his views on the need to approve a new board for Kilmainham Gaol, or to re-establish the outgoing board so that work with the Gaol can continue effectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53673/26]

Kilmainham Gaol is a National Monuments managed and conserved by the Office of Public Works (OPW). The OPW acknowledges the contribution made by the members of the Kilmainham Gaol Restoration Society and the Board of Visitors in helping to preserve and promote this nationally important site over the years.

The Board of Visitors was established on a non-statutory basis. Its role is advisory in nature. It has no executive or governance function in relation to the management or operation of Kilmainham Gaol, which remains the responsibility of the Office of Public Works.

The OPW will seek to ensure that the knowledge and commitment of those associated with the restoration of Kilmainham Gaol will continue to be recognised.

I wish to emphasise that the operation, conservation and presentation of Kilmainham Gaol continues in the normal way, under the management of the Office of Public Works. The Gaol remains fully operational and open to visitors as one of Ireland's premier national heritage properties.