Lease Agreements

Thursday, 9 July 2015

Questions (124)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

124. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the lease reportedly held by the Government on the Department of Justice and Equality building at 74 to 76 St. Stephen's Green; if this reported 75 year upward only rent review lease on this Department's building was sanctioned by a former Minister (details supplied) and the Lemass Government in 1963; the annual rent for this building; the total rent paid on it by the Exchequer since it was leased; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28071/15]

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Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

This property was originally taken under lease by the Commissioners of Public Works in 1967 for a term of 75 years. The building was disposed of in 2004 and the Commissioners of Public Works no longer have an interest in the property.