Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 June 2004
138 Mr. R. Bruton asked the Minister for Finance the number of buildings in the Dublin area which are currently allocated for decentralisation under the Government’s plans which have been renovated by the OPW during the past five years; the nature of the renovation and the cost associated with renovating the various Departments concerned in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19252/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe OPW is currently in the process of compiling and analysing a range of information in respect of the office space in Dublin, both owned and leased, which is occupied by Departments and State-sponsored bodies earmarked for decentralisation. The result of this analysis will form the basis for the formulation of options for the rationalisation of State accommodation in the Dublin area post decentralisation. These options are likely to include: disposal of State owned buildings; redevelopment of buildings; early termination of leases; relocation of Departments/offices within the Dublin portfolio.
The criteria that will be used in the rationalisation assessment process will include, inter alia, the rental costs of leased properties, the market values of owned properties, the location of the various properties concerned and an appraisal of their general condition.
