Office of Public Works

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021

Wednesday, 21 April 2021

Questions (60)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

60. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 267 of 27 January 2021, the status of the transfer of ownership of Westgate House, Drogheda from the OPW to Louth County Council; if the OPW has set out any requirements on the future use of the building as part of the transfer of ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20481/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

In relation the transfer of Westgate House, Drogheda from the OPW to Louth County Council, my officials have informed me that the Chief State Solicitor’s Office are finalising the details of the contract for sale. It is still anticipated that the transfer will be completed in the first half of 2021.

I can confirm that no requirements on the future use of the building has been set out in the draft contract by the OPW.