Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016

Friday, 16 September 2016

Questions (894)

Noel Rock

Question:

894. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform to set down the amount being paid per month on a lease of the building within which Harcourt Square Garda headquarters is contained; when this arrangement is scheduled to end; the contract details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25026/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland hold four leases in the Harcourt Square complex. Three of these leases have expired and fourth lease expires at end of 2016.

The Commissioners have exercised their statutory right to renew these leases and the matter has been referred to the Courts.

The annual costs of the four leases are as follows:

Block 1 -€1,300,000

Block 2 - €1,832,500

Block 3 - €1,278,800

Block 4 - €417,250.