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Departmental Properties.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 November 2004

Tuesday, 9 November 2004

Ceisteanna (134, 135, 136, 137)

John McGuinness

Ceist:

191 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the purchase price of properties (details supplied) in County Wexford; the selling price, if sold, and the date of sale; and the cost of maintenance and security while the property was in State ownership. [27930/04]

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Freagraí scríofa

The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, purchased the Devereux Hotel and bungalow in April 2000 for €2,745,808. The properties were disposed of on 21 July 2003 for €1,854,999. The security and other costs incurred on the property prior to disposal were €452,590.92.

John McGuinness

Ceist:

192 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the cost of a property (details supplied) in Dublin 4; if the property has been disposed of; the cost to the State of the judicial review proceedings; the cost of security and maintenance of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27931/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, purchased Broc House in June 2000 for €9,205,601. The security and other costs incurred on the building are €563,703.18 up to 8 November 2004. The property has not been disposed of but negotiations are in hand regarding its future use.

The court judgment in this case did not include an order for costs. The State used the services of the Chief State Solicitor's Office who also retained one senior and junior counsel. The costs of counsel are not readily available but on receipt of the information it will be communicated directly to the Deputy.

John McGuinness

Ceist:

193 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the purchase price of a hotel (details supplied) in County Cork; the cost of the judicial review proceedings; the cost of security and maintenance; if the property was sold and the selling price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27932/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

The Commissioners of Public Works, acting on behalf of the Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, purchased Lynch's Lodge Hotel, Macroom, in October 2000 for €3,549,711.00. Judicial review proceedings are still ongoing and costs are not available. The property has not been sold and the total security and other costs incurred on the property are €637,235.12 to 8 November 2004.

John McGuinness

Ceist:

194 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance further to correspondence (details supplied) the projects he envisaged that might use the system built accommodation held in storage arising from the inability of his Department to use the structures in Kilkenny; if the buildings are in use or still in storage; if the units can be sold; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27933/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Two accommodation units have been allocated to other Departments. One unit has been given to the Irish Prison Service for use at Loughan House Prison, Blacklion, County Cavan, as a visitor centre-workshop. A second unit is in use at the Medialab Europe headquarters, the old Guinness hop store, Dublin 8 as an information technology suite for children. The remaining units are being allocated to the Department of Education and Science for use at various schools and as staff accommodation at Kilkenny Castle. The Department of Education and Science is examining layouts for the schools at present.

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