Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 22 Oct 1997

Vol. 482 No. 1

Written Answers. - Departmental Properties.

Cecilia Keaveney

Question:

75 Cecilia Keaveney asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the current position in relation to a building (details supplied) in County Donegal in poor order belonging to his Department in view of the fact that the lack of maintenance has implications for neighbouring property; if he will make a commitment in relation to the proper upkeep of the same or indicate whether the Department is going to keep it under its control. [17459/97]

Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources (Dr. Woods)

The property in question is used as a store by the Irish Marine Emergency Service of my Department.

I am advised that my Department continues to require the use of the building for the foreseeable future. I have asked my Department to assess the maintenance requirements of the building in consultation with the Office of Public Works.