Commercial Rent Reviews

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2012

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Questions (123)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

123. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the extent to which tenants of State owned property have request of rent reviews that may be affected by upward only revision; the number of such cases if known; the extent to which it might be intended to address the issue in view of the on-going trading difficulties experienced by the commercial or retailing sectors; if a particular ameliorating solution has been found in such instances; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40498/12]

Written answers

Minister for Finance

In response to the Deputy’s question the Office of Public Works which comes under the aegis of Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform is involved in most purchases and leasing of buildings by the State including buildings leased by my Department.