Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2010

Wednesday, 29 September 2010

Ceisteanna (210)

Brian Hayes

Ceist:

278 Deputy Brian Hayes asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills the total number of offices and properties rented by her Department; their location and use; if her Department is occupying all of the office space currently rented, if not the location of such office space and the length of time that this space has been unoccupied; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32834/10]

Freagraí scríofa

Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills (Deputy Mary Coughlan)

The renting / leasing of Government offices and properties is the responsibility of the Property Management Services, Office of Public Works, which acts as an agent for all Government Departments. The terms and conditions of the leases are a matter for OPW.