Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2017

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

Questions (209)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

209. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the OPW will take back possession of the car park for the new Drogheda courthouse; if the OPW will expedite discussions with Louth County Council to ensure that the car park can be made open to the public on non-sitting court days (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39670/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that the site in question is currently in the ownership of the Courts Service and that the legal transfer of the site to the Commissioners is at an advanced stage.

The Commissioners further advise that the future use of this site is under active consideration for alternative State use and that OPW officials have engaged in dialogue with the Local Authority with a view to determining the future use of the site.