Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 11 November 2020

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

Questions (43)

Matt Carthy

Question:

43. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications if his Department or bodies under the aegis of his Department rent office space from a company (details supplied) or an Irish subsidiary; the number of employees who work out of such office space; the length of time they have been working from the offices; the cost to date of renting such offices; the tender process by which it was decided to make use of the services of the company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35712/20]

Written answers

Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications

All of my Department's office accommodation needs are provided for by the Office of Public Works and therefore no rents are paid directly to landlords by the Department. The information regarding the agencies under the aegis of my Department is an operational matter for each Agency. I will request the relevant bodies to reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested in respect of their organisation.