Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 July 2015
165. Deputy Ruairí Quinn asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for the property owned and managed by the Office of Public Works on Harcourt Terrace in Dublin 2; the groups that are currently using the former Garda Síochána station site; his plans for the property at 17 Harcourt Terrace; if it is currently occupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27515/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Commissioners of Public Works have agreed to transfer the site at Harcourt Terrace, which incorporates the former Garda station and film Censor's Office, to the Department of Education and Skills for the purpose of building a new primary school subject to the Department securing the necessary planning permission. The Department of Education and Skills has launched an architectural design competition for the new school.
The former Garda Station and Film Censor's office on Harcourt Terrace are currently occupied under licence by the following six groups in a caretaking capacity: The Irish Arts Review; Drumcondra Work Space; The Corn Exchange; Institute of Conservators, Restorers in Ireland (ICRI); Too Old too Ugly Productions; St. Patrick's Festival.
Future use of the property at 17 Harcourt Terrace is currently under consideration by the Commissioners of Public Works.
