The residential properties in the ownership of Commissioners of Public Works fall into three categories:
(a) Garda residential accommodation which is under the control of the Garda authorities. Any rental income or assignment of these properties is a matter for An Garda Siochana.
(b) Residential properties associated with particular positions such as Gatekeepers, Park Superintendents, Deerkeepers, etc and allocated to staff to allow for their quick mobilisation in case of emergencies or better site management/security of OPW sites. Information relating to occupancy and rental income for these properties will be provided to the Deputy in due course.
(c) Residential properties, primarily married quarters in closed Garda stations, currently vacant and being considered under the stated policy for the disposal of such properties. This involves the Commissioners initially seeking to identify if other State bodies, including Government Departments and the wider public sector, have a use for the property. If no such use is identified then consideration will be given to disposing the property on the open market. Finally, if no State requirement is identified or if a decision is taken not to dispose of a particular property then community involvement in the use of the property may be considered.
