Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 May 2010
141 Deputy Paul Connaughton asked the Minister for Finance the person from whom the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food has rented its Dock Gate Street premises in Galway city; if there are contractual obstacles to the Department moving its premises to the proposed Mellows agricultural site in Athenry; the current rent and the length of time the current agreement is binding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22206/10]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs part of their rationalisation programme, the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food have informed the Commissioners of Public Works that they wish to move their Dockgate operation to Athenry and the Commissioners are assisting them in this regard. The Commissioners of Public Works hold the lease on the Dockgate premises in Galway occupied by the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food. The Landlord is J. Hughes and T. Browne T/A the Ballybrit Partnership and the rent is €922,250 pa. The lease expires on 1st January 2023 and there is a break option on 1st January 2013. The Department of Social Protection have already been allocated some space in the Dockgate premises and have a requirement for additional space. When the Department of Agriculture Fisheries and Food move to Athenry is complete this requirement will be met within the Dockgate premises.
