Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 February 2018

Tuesday, 20 February 2018

Questions (526)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

526. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Rural and Community Development the number of vacant habitable dwelling units and vacant derelict residential dwelling units in the ownership or part ownership, 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. [8671/18]

Written answers

Minister for Rural and Community Development

Four state bodies fall under the remit of my Department, Pobal, Irish Water Safety, the Western Development Commission and the Charities Regulatory Authority.

There are no buildings or dwelling units owned , either by my Department or by any of the above agencies. All properties used by this Department are owned, or leased, by the Office of Public Works on our behalf.