Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
281. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Education and Skills the amount spent across his Department over the past five years on maintaining vacant or unused State owned properties, including security arrangements; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18725/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe information requested by the Deputy is being collated by my Department and will be forwarded to the Deputy when compiled.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
The Department normally acquires greenfield sites which in general do not require maintenance or security pending development. However recent school needs in urban areas meant that greenfield sites were not available, and where buildings became available these were purchased. Security of the property was required pending the development of the building project, since only a portion of the property was occupied.
The table details monies spent on properties in my ownership over the past five years. The details relate to properties in my ownership only and do not encompass any monies spent on properties owned by Education and Training Boards or by bodies under the aegis of the Department of Education and Skills.
Monies spent by Department of Education on maintaining vacant or unused Minister owned properties over last 5 years.
|
Year |
Cost |
Nature of Expenditure |
|
2012 |
€2,712.65 |
- Maintenance Services re roof repairs on former post-primary school on Haddington Road. |
|
2013 |
0 |
|
|
2014 |
€128,984.74 |
Security costs re:- - Hall of vacant former post-primary school in temporary used by St. Brigid's National School & St. Mary's National School Haddington Road - Vacant portion of premises partially occupied by Gaelcholaiste an Phiarsaigh, Rathfarnham. |
|
2015 |
€241,448.72 |
Security costs re:- - former FÁS Centre, Cabra, Dublin - School of The Holy Spirit, Kilkenny - Hall of vacant post-primary school in temporary use by St. Brigid's National School & St. Mary's National School Haddington Road - Vacant portion of premises partially occupied by Gaelcholaiste an Phiarsaigh, Rathfarnham. |
|
2016 |
€329,815.51 |
- Boundary works at Rathcoole - Works following unsocial behaviour at former St. Mary's National School, Trim, Co. Meath - Security and Maintenance at vacant portion of premises partially occupied by Gaelcholaiste an Phiarsaigh, Rathfarnham. |
|
2017 (up to 11.4.17) |
€35,839.41 |
- Security and maintenance at vacant portion of premises partially occupied by Gaelcholaiste an Phiarsaigh, Rathfarnham. - Expenses re boundary works at Rathcoole site. |
|
Total |
€738,801.03 |
