State Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Ceisteanna (258)

Andrew Doyle

Ceist:

258. Deputy Andrew Doyle asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the State usage that has been allocated for the former Whitehall Garda Station, Dublin; what the property will be used for and by whom; the length of time that a lease to another State body lasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36066/13]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The Whitehall former Garda Station has been allocated to the Department of Justice and Equality. The property is to be used by the Office of the State Pathologist and the Dublin City Coroner. It is anticipated that the Department of Justice and Equality will be accommodated in this property for the foreseeable future.