Brian O'Shea
Ceist:69 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance the progress made to date by the Office of Public Works in its examination of the State property portfolio with a view to identifying vacant, under-utilised or surplus property; when he expects that the examination will be concluded; if consideration is being given in the examination of the crucial need of local authorities to acquire sites for housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25561/02]