Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Questions (320)

Clare Daly

Question:

320. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the arrangements the OPW has with Caranua regarding office accommodation; the terms and duration of the lease of offices from the OPW; if that lease will be renewed on those terms; and, if not, the reason therefor. [23101/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) advise that when CARANUA was established in 2013, the Commissioners were requested by the Department of Education and Skills to provide accommodation for this body. At the time, the Commissioners were able to offer accommodation in the leased property portfolio in Frederick Court as a temporary measure and CARANUA was willing to pay rent for that space.

The lease on Frederick Court is scheduled to expire this year and as such all occupants will be vacating the building. The Commissioners are facilitating CARANUA and have offered space in a newly leased building and CARANUA has agreed to pay rent for the space it will occupy.