Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2013

Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Questions (436)

Michael Healy-Rae

Question:

436. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the position regarding the use of a Garda station (details supplied) in County Kerry. [38626/13]

Written answers

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

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is currently assessing the property options arising in respect of all closed Garda Stations including the former Garda Station in Kilgarvan, Co. Kerry.

The stated policy is to identify if other State Bodies, including government departments and the wider public sector has a use for the property. If no State requirement is identified or if a decision is taken not to dispose of a particular property the OPW will consider community involvement subject to the receipt of an appropriate business case which would indicate that the community/voluntary group has the means to insure, maintain and manage the property.

No business case has been received from the Community Group in question.