I propose to take Questions Nos. 294 and 295 together.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for arranging office (and other) accommodation required for my Department. The issue of rental agreements and or leasing terms is a matter for the OPW.
A programme of rationalisation of office space used by my Department in Dublin has commenced, in conjunction with the OPW, with a view to reducing the number of buildings from five to three to ensure that the space allocated is used to the optimum capacity in line with good principles of property management.