Data Protection Commissioner

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Questions (295)

Patricia Ryan

Question:

295. Deputy Patricia Ryan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of planned works at the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, Portarlington, County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36373/20]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Data Protection Commission Office in Portarlington is a leased property.  Therefore Landlord permission is required for works such as those proposed.  On 21 October OPW wrote to the landlord of the property requesting permission to carry out the proposed works.  On 3 November the Landlord reverted to OPW seeking technical information.  This information is currently being prepared.  When all required landlord permissions are in place OPW will be in a position to prepare estimates and tender documentation for the required works.