State Property.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 November 2005

Wednesday, 2 November 2005

Ceisteanna (195)

Joan Burton

Ceist:

283 Ms Burton asked the Minister for Finance the situation in relation to the acquisition by his Department of the old Allied Irish Bank on Main Street, Blanchardstown; if the premises has been sold by his Department; if so, the value realised or are the premises to be used for some other purpose, if so, the purpose of same; and the cost of the acquisition of the premises including all legal fees and any security maintenance or other charges involved in holding the premises. [31368/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Parlon)

I can confirm that the former Allied Irish Bank, Main Street, Blanchardstown was acquired by the Office of Public Works on behalf of the Probation and Welfare Service on 15 April 2002. The total cost of the purchase was €1.5 million, including VAT. The premises has not been sold and is being considered for alternative Government use. There are no charges involved in holding the premises, however since the purchase, minimal works have been carried out to ensure the maintenance and security of the premises while it is unoccupied.