Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2018

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Questions (479)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

479. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment the number of vacant habitable dwelling units and vacant derelict residential dwelling units in the ownership of or part ownership of or under the control of both his Department and agencies under his remit; the county in which each unit is located; the length of time each unit has been vacant, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8660/18]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

All property occupied by my Department is either leased or owned by the Office of Public Work and my Department has no vacant dwelling units, either habitable or derelict. The information sought by the Deputy regarding the bodies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each organisation. I will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy in the matter.