Lease Agreements

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 July 2015

Thursday, 9 July 2015

Questions (125)

Thomas P. Broughan

Question:

125. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Agriculture House building on Kildare Street, Dublin 2, is held by the Government on a 150 year upward only rent review lease down to 2123; if this lease was sanctioned by the Lynch Government in the early 1970s; the annual rent on this building; the total amount of rent paid by the Exchequer on the building since 1973; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28073/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Agriculture House is not held on a leasehold basis. It is a State-owned building and was purchased by the Commissioners of Public Works in 1986. There are no rental payments in respect of the property since that date.