Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2016

Thursday, 14 July 2016

Questions (146)

Fiona O'Loughlin

Question:

146. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to provide a list of the OPW buildings in County Kildare that are not in use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21738/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works own and lease the following three properties in County Kildare that are currently not in use.

1. Former Garda Station, Rathangan, Co. Kildare .

The property is State-owned and under consideration for disposal.

2. Former Community Welfare Service Office, Newbridge .

This leased property became surplus to requirements following the introduction of the Intreo Programme by the Department of Social Protection (D/SP). It is proposed to surrender this property early to the landlord.

3. Office for Department of Social Protection, St. David’s House, Naas, Co. Kildare.

This leased property was vacated by the Department of Social Protection following consolidation of operations by local D/SP management. It is proposed to surrender this property early to the landlord.