Departmental Offices

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2020

Thursday, 12 November 2020

Questions (298)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

298. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science if his Department leases additional office space that is outside its departmental building and the estates section of the OPW; and, if so, the details of the lease, including the terms of the lease, location, price and duration. [35876/20]

Written answers

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science

The renting and leasing of Government offices is the responsibilty of the Office of Public Works which acts as a property agent for all Government departments. The number, terms and costs of leases are a matter for the OPW. The Department does not lease any other office space.