Minister of State for the OPW Kevin Boxer Moran said the collection is managed by the body's Art Management Office. Photograph: Sam Boal/CollinsThirty-seven State-owned artworks that have gone missing range in value between €100 and €1,150, according to the Office of Public Works (OPW), which manages the collection. They are part of the State art collection of 13,500 paintings, sculpture and other works on display in almost 500 buildings. Some 2,633 pieces were audited and “from these collection audits, 37 artworks were categorised on the collection management system as unlocated”. “The State art collection is a unique and irreplaceable asset whose intrinsic value lies in its cultural and social significance.”

Source: The Irish Times December 21, 2025 19:47 UTC