Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Questions (104)

Éamon Ó Cuív

Question:

104. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of office properties owned or rented by the OPW outside of Dublin; the number of civil servants these offices can accommodate; the current number of civil servants based in these offices; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36560/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works  have 328 office buildings outside of Dublin with a total footprint in excess of 400,000 square meters.  Of these buildings, 141 are owned by the State and 187 are leased.

The accommodation in these buildings is allocated to Government Departments / Offices based on their business and operational needs. The day-to-day management of the space allocated is a matter for each Department and the Commissioners do not retain precise numbers for each building.