Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 June 2012
78 Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if any property reverted to the State in accordance with the State Property Act, 1954 following the dissolution of a certain company in 2010 (details supplied); and, if so, to provide details of the location of the property and who is currently responsible for it. [28465/12]
View answerThe company in question was dissolved in 2012 and all property registered to it has consequently become vested in the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform under the State Property Act, 1954. Companies Office records indicate that the dissolved company owned properties in Passage West, County Cork. The Office of Public Works is currently in correspondence with the Chief State Solicitor's Office who are dealing with legal issues regarding the dissolution and the property.
79 Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the costs involved in the upkeep and maintenance of Farmleigh House, Dublin; the construction work that has been carried out on the building within the past 12 months; the costs of this construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28598/12]
View answerFarmleigh Estate comprises 78 acres and includes Farmleigh House, Estate offices, various workshops, Farmleigh Gallery, the Cowshed Theatre, the Stewards House and various other Lodges. Upkeep and maintenance costs for Farmleigh House alone are not recorded separately.
The upkeep and maintenance costs for Farmleigh Estate from 1st July 2011 until the end of May 2012 amount to €195,966.45. This figure includes costs for cleaning, conservation of the Collection, equipment maintenance, painting and maintenance contracts. No construction projects have been carried out to Farmleigh House within the past 12 months.
