Departmental Properties.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 February 2005

Wednesday, 2 February 2005

Questions (161)

Jim O'Keeffe

Question:

216 Mr. J. O’Keeffe asked the Minister for Finance when a property (details supplied) in County Cork was acquired; the amount spent to date on the property on maintenance and security; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2938/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Parlon)

The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform purchased the property referred to in County Cork in October 2000 for €3,549,711. The total security and other costs incurred on the property to date are €657,000. The property is currently the subject of judicial review proceedings.