Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 26 Mar 1996

Vol. 463 No. 3

Written Answers. - Departmental Buildings.

Eoin Ryan

Ceist:

306 Mr. E. Ryan asked the Minister for Social Welfare the buildings owned or used by his Department that pre-date 1843; the extent and terms under which any of these buildings are open to the public; the plans, if any, he has to open any of these buildings to the public; the listed interiors in these buildings; the notable interiors in these buildings other than those that may be officially listed; the current use of these interiors; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6030/96]

Minister for Social Welfare (Proinsias De Rossa)

Apart from Áras Mhic Dhiarmada which is vested in the Minister for Social Welfare on behalf of the social insurance fund and which was opened in 1953, all other buildings occupied by the Department, over 140 in all, are leased or owned by the Office of Public Works.

Due to the large number of buildings involved the information requested cannot readily be provided by that office.

I understand, however, that if the Deputy is interested in the details of a particular building the Office of Public Works will supply the information sought.