Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 June 2012

Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Ceisteanna (89)

Sean Fleming

Ceist:

83 Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he has received the proposal from the Office of Public Works regarding the consolidation of the Department of Agriculture’s accommodation in Portlaoise, County Laois, setting out the various options for consolidation and when he expects to be in a position to give his views; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28506/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

In February 2012, the Commissioners of Public Works wrote to the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform outlining the options for the consolidation of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine's accommodation in Portlaoise. All options are still under consideration by the Commissioners and the aforementioned Departments.