Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 4 March 2015
204. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide details of all properties rented by his Department; the annual cost of the lease in each case; the duration of the leases; and the capacity and occupancy of each premises as of 31 January 2015. [9457/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn general, premises and sites occupied by my Department are rented or leased by the OPW, rather than directly by my Department. Details relating to premises and sites currently rented directly by Met Éireann are set out as follows.
|
Location |
Rental Cost for 2014 |
Landlord |
Capacity of premises (number of staff) |
Occupancy of premises (number of staff) |
|
Office space - Met Éireann, Dublin Airport |
€86,200 |
Dublin Airport Authority |
10 |
10 |
|
Office space - Met Éireann, Shannon Airport |
€162,017 |
Shannon Airport Authority |
15 |
15 |
|
Office space - Met Éireann, Cork Airport |
€23,465 |
Dublin Airport Authority |
7 |
7 |
It should be noted that these premises are also used for the placement of meteorological equipment as well as staff accommodation.
My Department also shares with other Government Departments the rent and ancillary costs of a premises occupied by Ireland's Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels. My Department's share of rental costs associated with this office is set by the Department of Foreign Affairs and cost €25,518 for 2014.
