Minister Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran visits site of Papal Mass in Phoenix Park
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Kevin 'Boxer' Moran TD, Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works and Flood Relief, visited the Phoenix Park to view the ongoing works for the forthcoming Papal Mass to be held on Sunday, 26 August in the Phoenix Park.
Minister Moran acknowledged the efforts of all the various stakeholders who are working to ensure a safe and successful event.
The Minister stated:
"I would like to pay particular tribute to the OPW staff based in the Phoenix Park and those in the Event Management Unit who are project managing three main events at the Phoenix Park, City Centre and Knock. Since the announcement of the visit, the OPW team have engaged with the World Meeting of Families, Department of An Taoiseach, An Garda Síochána and all relevant State agencies. In addition to this, the OPW National Historic Properties administration team and the Press Office have been dealing with an avalanche of press queries associated with this visit."
The Minister continued:
"What people may not realise is the amount of work which has to be undertaken behind the scenes by all staff involved, from gardeners, park rangers, tree surgeons, general operatives to name a few, in the preparation of the site and the Park to facilitate this monumental event. This is a major organisational challenge and one which the OPW staff have met with enthusiasm and professionalism and I would like to commend all involved for their efforts. I wish all of those who plan to attend on Sunday a safe and enjoyable visit."
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Key facts and figures in relation to works carried out by OPW staff in the Phoenix Park in preparation for the final mass for WMOF 2018: