Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2007
132 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason he chose to demolish part of his Department’s premises on Leeson Lane in view of the historical significance of this building; the action he will take in relation to the space after demolition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35727/07]
View answerThe building in question is one of a pair of buildings which are surplus to requirements and are therefore being sold. The demolition of part of one of the buildings was done to remove planning risk, which would create greater certainty for the buyer and thus greater value for the exchequer in terms of the purchase price paid. Having consulted with the relevant bodies, we are satisfied that the portion of the building which we retained on site contains the majority of the most architecturally valuable features.
