Departmental Property.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 November 2009

Tuesday, 24 November 2009

Ceisteanna (430)

Ciarán Cuffe

Ceist:

466 Deputy Ciarán Cuffe asked the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will itemise the number of buildings that his Department leases; the annual rental and average price paid per square metre; if any review of the leases has been initiated to seek lower rents in the context of the current financial position; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42694/09]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources (Deputy Eamon Ryan)

I wish to advise the Deputy that my Department is not involved directly in the leasing of buildings. The leasing of buildings is a matter for the Office of Public Works, which manages the contracts and lease rents for same.