I propose to take Questions Nos. 1930 and 1931 together.
In general, all issues relating to leases for Government Departments/Offices, including my Department, are a matter for the Office of Public Works (OPW).
Buildings in Portlaoise
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|
Name and address of Building
|
Rent
|
Estimated Rent
|
Number of persons
|
|
|
2017
|
2018
|
|
1
|
Government Offices, Old Abbeyleix Road
|
State owned
|
State owned
|
239
|
2
|
Eir Building
|
€218,000
|
€214,000
|
151
|
3
|
Grattan Business Centre, Grattan House and Pavilions A & B
|
€308,200
|
€308,200
|
93
|
4
|
Unit 11, Clonminam Industrial Estate
|
€98,130
|
€98,130
|
6
|
5
|
Agriculture Warehouse, Kylekiproe
|
€108,000
|
€108,000
|
0
|
6
|
Kilminchy Court, Portlaoise
|
€ 84,000
|
€ 84,000
|
20
|
My Department is engaging with the OPW with a view to optimising office space in line with the OPW Property Asset Management Delivery Plan.