Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2004
104 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the trend in the square footage of space rented by the OPW in each year since 1998 and projected in 2004; and in each year the aggregate rental paid by the OPW in respect of these properties. [14083/04]
View answerThe Commissioners of Public Works currently manage approximately 1,035,900 sq. m or 11.1 m.sq.ft. of accommodation of which 41% — 424,719 sq.m. or 4.5 m.sq.ft. — is leased. The annual cost since 1998 of rental paid including rent reviews, service charges etc. in respect of leased properties is as follows:
|
Year |
sq. m. |
€m |
|
1998 |
296,625 |
45.03 |
|
1999 |
324,833 |
46.75 |
|
2000 |
352,593 |
56.27 |
|
2001 |
382,044 |
70.81 |
|
2002 |
408,444 |
98.46 |
|
2003 |
424,719 |
105.35 |
|
2004 |
430,000* |
105.80* |
* Estimated
