I propose to take Questions Nos. 44 to 47, inclusive, together.
Nos. 14-17 and part of No. 18 Moore Street are in my ownership as Minister for Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs. My functions in this case under the National Monuments Acts do not include oversight of ownership of other properties in the area or interactions between the owners of such properties and other official bodies and institutions. I have no statutory function in relation to these matters, or in regard to the conveyance of ownership or the disposal of loans associated with those properties.
I understand that, in the context of the work of the Moore Street Consultative Forum, the Deputy has been furnished with details of the interdisciplinary project and construction teams responsible for the ongoing works to preserve and protect the buildings in my ownership as Minister. The personnel involved are employed by the companies identified and consequently my Department would not have the information sought by the Deputy in relation to terms of employment and associated matters. I am advised that it would not be appropriate to disclose any such personal information in the context of data protection laws and the rights of the individuals.
All of the costs incurred by my Department to date have related to the acquisition of the buildings in my ownership as Minister (i.e. Nos. 14-17 and part of No. 18 Moore Street) and to works carried out for the purpose of their protection and preservation. The overall amount to date is €4.35m.