Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017
438. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government if he will make all leases of buildings taken out by councils and Departments transparent and post them online. [13374/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI have no function in relation to the matter raised in the Question. This is a matter for my colleague the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, as delivery of the Property Asset Management Delivery Plan and development of the State Property Register, which includes details of properties owned or leased by Government Departments, local authorities and state agencies, is being led by the Office of Public Works (OPW) chaired Steering Group on Property Asset Management.
The information sought in respect of local authorities is not held in my Department as property management issues are a day to day operational matter for the authorities concerned.
With regard to premises and sites occupied by my Department under leases, all such leases are with the OPW.
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.
