Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 October 2017

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

Questions (91)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

91. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 103 of 26 September 2017, the reason the purchaser of property sold by the State cannot be identified; the reason so many properties are sold by private treaty rather than auction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43053/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

For the most part, the Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) dispose of State owned property by way of public auction. However, there are occasions when Estate Agents / Auctioneers advise the CPW that private treaty is a more suitable approach to sale. In addition, there can be special purchase arrangements with, for example, Local Authorities, the Health Service Executive and adjoining landowners.

The CPW do not provide personal information relating to purchasers of properties under the Data Protection Acts 1988 – 2003.