Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013
357. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a breakdown of the cost per Civil Service employee of office space; and the way this compares to similar figures in the private sector. [46371/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Commissioners of Public Works' office estate consists of a very diverse array of buildings ranging from National Cultural Institutions to Garda Stations, to the State Laboratory. All provide accommodation to a wide range of employees serving a variety of public and non-public functions, and within that estate there is a wide range of accommodation types. Office accommodation is located in a mix of first, second and third generation buildings which, due to their design can provide varying degrees of efficiency in terms of usage. Heritage and protected structures also pose unique challenges in terms of achieving the most efficient use of space.
Given the current mix of space types and uses, it is not possible to provide meaningful figures for comparison purposes.
