Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 July 2014
183. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Finance his plans for the future use of the headquarters of the Central Bank of Ireland; the timetable for completion; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32693/14]
View answerUnder section 6B of the Central Bank Act 1942, the Central Bank Commission is responsible for administrating the provision of accommodation and the acquisition and disposal of land by the Central Bank. As Minister for Finance, I have no role in the matter. I have been advised that the Central Bank is developing proposals for the disposal of its headquarters on Dame Street, Dublin, on the basis of its planned move to a new building at North Wall Quay in 2016. The Bank advise that these proposals will ensure that due regard is given to the public interest and maximising the return to the Central Bank, and consequentially the Exchequer.
