Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 30 September 2015
92. Deputy Eric Byrne asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of a building (details supplied) in Dublin 12; the future plans for this building; if it can be transferred or made available for use by community groups; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33642/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe property at 390-396 Clonard Road, Crumlin, Dublin 12 has accommodated the Probation Service for almost 20 years. The Probation Service remains in occupation of the property with plans in place to vacate by the end of 2015.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) policy for properties deemed surplus is as follows:
1. Identify, in the first instance, if other State Bodies, including government departments and the wider public sector has a use for the property;
2. If there is no other State use for a property the OPW will then consider disposing of the property on the open market, if and when conditions prevail, in order to generate much needed revenue for the Exchequer;
3. If no State requirement is identified or if a decision is taken not to dispose of a particular property the OPW would consider, community involvement subject to the receipt of an appropriate business case which would indicate that the community/voluntary group has the means to insure, maintain and manage the property ensuring that there is no cost to the Exchequer.
The Commissioners of Public Works are currently examining options regarding the future use of this property and will do so in line with the above stated policy.
