Office of Public Works Properties

Tuesday, 27 November 2018

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Louise O'Reilly

Question:

80. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the properties which are vacant and are either owned or being rented by the Office of Public Works; the amount of rent paid to date on those vacant rented properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48885/18]

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Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio, which ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others. As is typical of such large portfolios, there will always be a number of properties, at any given time, that are vacant. These are currently being retained because of their future strategic development value.

A list of non-operational properties currently vacant and owned or leased by the Commissioners is attached.

The majority of the properties currently vacant are those Garda stations closed under the 2012/2013 policing plans of An Garda Síochána. The remainder consists of properties such as customs posts, former coastguard stations and sundry other properties located throughout the country.

The future use of the former Garda stations is under review, in consultation with An Garda Síochána.

There are two rented/leased properties that are currently vacant. These are as follows:

1. Waterford Customs Store, Tramore Road, Waterford

This is a warehouse previously used by the Revenue Commissioners. Despite efforts to find an alternative use for the property, it has been vacant since 2005 and the Landlord is not interested in an early surrender. The annual rent paid is €145,005.

2. 12 Clare Street, Dublin 2

The building at 12 Clare Street was occupied by the Department of Finance and Department of Public Expenditure & Reform until early August 2018. Prior to any re-occupation by another entity, significant works will be required to the building.

County	Property	Property Type	Current Status

			Garda stations closed under the 2012 and 2013 Policing plans (53)
Cavan	Ardagh	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Cavan	Redhills	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Clare	Broadford	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Clare	Doonbeg	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Clare	Inagh	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Clare	Lahinch	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Clare	Quin	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Cork	Adrigole	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Cork	Ballyfeard	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Cork	Ballygurteen	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Cork	Goleen	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Cork	Knocknagree	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Cork	Rathduff	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Cork City	McCurtain Street	Garda Station	Alternative State use being examined
Donegal	Malin	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Donegal	Na Brocacha / Cloghan	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Dublin	Dalkey	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Dublin	Kill O'The Grange	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Galway	Ballymoe	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Galway	Corrandulla	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Galway	Kilconly	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Galway	Kiltullagh	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Galway	Leenane	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Kerry	Brosna	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Kerry	Camp	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Kerry	Kilgarvan	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Kerry	Moyvane	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Leitrim	Dromahair	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Leitrim	Drumkeeran	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Leitrim	Glenfarne	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Leitrim	Keshcarrigan	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Limerick	Castletown Conyers	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Limerick	Galbally	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Limerick	Kilfinane	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Limerick	Mary Street	Garda Station	Intre State transfer to Limerick City and Co. Co.
Limerick	Shanagolden	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Longford	Ballinalee	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Mayo	Ballyglass	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Mayo	Bellacorrick	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Mayo	Blacksod	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Mayo	Hollymount	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Monaghan	Clontibret	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Monaghan	Corrinshigagh	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Monaghan	Newbliss	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Monaghan	Smithborough	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Roscommon	Ballintubber	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Roscommon	Ballyforan	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Roscommon	Knockcroghery	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Roscommon	Tarmonbarry	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Sligo	Cliffoney	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Tipperary	New Inn (Tipperary)	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Waterford	Ballyduff	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations
Wicklow	Hollywood	Garda Station	Subject to a review of closed stations

	Other former Garda stations (11)
Cavan	Stradone	Garda Station	Being prepared for disposal
Cork City	Ballyhooley Rd, Cork	Garda Station	Being prepared for disposal
Donegal	Bunbeg	Garda Station	Community interest.
Donegal	Buncrana	Garda Station	Intra State transfer to Donegal Co. Co.
Galway	Maam	Garda Station	Being prepared for disposal
Kildare	Rathangan	Garda Station	Being prepared for disposal
Kilkenny	Castlecomer	Garda Station	Intra State transfer to Kilkenny Co. Co.
Limerick	Edward Street	Garda Station	Intra State transfer to Limerick City and Co. Co.
Limerick	Mayorstone Park	Garda Station	Intra State transfer to Limerick City and Co. Co.
Mayo	Ballina	Garda Station	Being prepared for disposal
Sligo	Ballymote	Garda Station	Being prepared for disposal

	Former Garda residences (9)
Cork	13 Woodville, Blarney	Residence	Being prepared for disposal
Cork	Buttevant	Residence	Intra State transfer to the HSE.
Donegal	Castlefin	Residence	Alternative State use being examined.
Offaly	Kinnitty	Residence	Community Interest
Tipperary	The Mall, Templemore	Residence	Intra State transfer to Tipperary Co. Co.
Tipperary	The Mall, Templemore	Residence	Intra State transfer to Tipperary Co. Co.
Tipperary	The Mall, Templemore	Residence	Intra State transfer to Tipperary Co. Co.
Tipperary	Church Ave, Templemore	Residence	Intra State transfer to Tipperary Co. Co.
Tipperary	Church Ave, Templemore	Residence	Intra State transfer to Tipperary Co. Co.

	Coastguard Properties (7)
Cork	Crosshaven	Cottage	Intre State transfer to Cork County Council.
Cork	Crosshaven	Cottage	Intre State transfer to Cork County Council.
Cork	Crosshaven	Cottage	Intre State transfer to Cork County Council.
Cork	Crosshaven	Cottage	Intre State transfer to Cork County Council.
Cork	Crosshaven	Cottage	Intre State transfer to Cork County Council.
Cork	Crosshaven	Cottage	Intre State transfer to Cork County Council.
Cork	Crosshaven	Cottage	Intre State transfer to Cork County Council.

	Miscellaneous Buildings (16)
Cork	Clonakilty	Agricultural College & Office	Alternative State use being examined
Cork	8 Harbour Road, Cobh	DSP office	Alternative State use being examined
Dublin	10/11 Castle Street	Building	Retained for strategic purposes.
Dublin	Halston Street.	Building	Alternative State use being examined
Kilkenny	Freshford Road	Met Station	Intra State transfer to Kilkenny Co. Co.
Leitrim	Manorhamilton	Customs Stn	Alternative State use being examined
Limerick	Cecil Street	Building	Intra State transfer to Limerick City and Co. Co.
Limerick	Mallow Street	Building	Intra State transfer to Limerick City and Co. Co.
Louth	Dundalk former Employment Exchange	Building	Intra State transfer to Louth County Council.
Louth	Drogheda - 62/63 West Street	Building	Intra State transfer to Louth County Council.
Meath	Enfield	Former ESB building	Intra State transfer to Meath Co. Co. being considered.
Meath	Navan (Kells Road)	Government Buildings	Intra State transfer to Meath Co. Co. being considered.
Monaghan	Innisshannon	Customs Hut	Alternative State use being examined
Offaly	Birr	Met Station	Being prepared for disposal.
Tipperary	Dromard House (Residence)	Templemore	Acquired for AGS.
Waterford	Ardmore	Building	Future use under consideration..


	Leased property (2)
Waterford	Tramore Road	Warehouse	Rent €32,505 per annum
Dublin	12 Clare Street	Office	Rent €112,500 per annum

In addition, there are a limited number of sundry residential dwellings that are intrinsic to the estates of National Parks and Gardens managed by the Office of Public Works. In general, these are allocated to staff where there is a requirement for officials to be present on the ground. There are a number of these currently vacant due to the poor condition of the properties.