Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 May 2013

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Questions (171)

Dara Calleary

Question:

171. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Education and Skills if his Department and agencies under its aegis, who own or rent property in commercial developments are in compliance with their responsibilities under the Multi Unit Development Act 2011; if he will outline those agencies who have representation on the boards of owners' management companies; if he will provide a list of the agency, the relevant management company and its associated property but not the name of the individual representing the said agency; and his views on the implementation process of the Multi Unit Development Act within his Department. [21243/13]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Ruairí Quinn)

The Office of Public Works (OPW) acts as an agent for all Government Departments, and is responsible for the provision of Government offices from the State portfolio or by lease agreement. The terms of the leases are a matter for the OPW. Accordingly, my Department is not in an ownership position as defined in the Multi-Unit Development Act 2011.

In addition none of the bodies under the aegis of my Department are owners of office properties and accordingly, the issue of their role with regard to representation on the board of management companies does not arise.