Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 March 2013

Thursday, 28 March 2013

Questions (119)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

119. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of Garda stations in the process of being sold at present; the locations of same; the amount for which they are being sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15851/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

The Commissioners of Public Works are addressing the property management implications arising from the Garda Station rationalisation programme. The Office Of Public Works is examining each property to identify, in the first instance, if there is any State requirement for the properties, their potential for disposal and /or the utilisation of the properties by community groups.

There are 139 Garda Stations that are now available either for sale or for other State use. The OPW intend to initially identify 20 Garda stations, which will be placed on the market for disposal by the Summer. It is not possible to provide information on the specific locations or the anticipated value at this time.