Army Barracks

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 December 2019

Tuesday, 10 December 2019

Questions (153)

Pearse Doherty

Question:

153. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans to utilise a facility maintained by the OPW (details supplied); the Departments and or State agencies that have expressed interest in occupying the building or part of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51195/19]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that Donegal County Council own and maintain the former Lifford Army Barracks complex in Lifford. The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed terms with the Council to lease one of the buildings on the complex and a draft lease is being progressed. On completion of the lease, the Commissioners propose to fit-out the building as a new public office for the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection.