Properties within the Fishery Harbour Centres, including Howth, are, when appropriate, offered for tenancy under lease agreement by means of open competitive tendering process in accordance with normal public procurement guidelines. Maintaining a fair and transparent process where all interested parties are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in such competitions is a priority. The property referred to by the Deputy is occupied and currently not available for tender.
There can be properties within the Fishery Harbour Centres which may appear vacant, however some such properties can technically/legally be occupied and therefore are not in a position to be considered for tender.