Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 14 March 2012

Wednesday, 14 March 2012

Questions (101)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

102 Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of buildings her Department has rented in each county in the country that are, at present, being fully utilised; the number of buildings her Department has rented which are empty, idle and not being used; the cost incurred by her Department in renting these buildings, with separate figures for the ones that are used and the ones that are unused; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [14524/12]

Written answers

Minister for Social Protection (Deputy Joan Burton)

My Department is not involved in the leasing or renting of property. The Office of Public Works has responsibility for the acquisition and maintenance of office accommodation for my Department. Matters of leasing and individual rents are managed by that Office.

Question No. 103 withdrawn.