Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 April 2017
679. Deputy John Deasy asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the number of vacant buildings in his Department’s ownership or control; the locations of same; and the time they have been unoccupied in each case. [17921/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe only properties which are in the ownership of my Department, which are currently vacant, are in the Fishery Harbour Centre (FHC) property portfolio and are listed in the following table. However, these properties are subject to legal, operational or planning considerations before they can be considered for public tender.
|
Location |
Buildings |
Current Situation |
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Dingle FHC |
Light House & Dwelling |
Not suitable for occupation |
|
Dunmore East FHC |
Coast Guard Station & Watch Tower |
Not suitable for occupation |
|
Howth FHC |
Mariners Hall, West Pier |
This property is vacant since October 2010. Following resolution of planning issues the property is being readied for public tender. |
|
22 East Pier |
Not suitable for occupation |
|
|
25 East Pier |
Not suitable for occupation |
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|
27 East Pier |
Not suitable for occupation |
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Killybegs FHC |
Old Coast Guard Building |
The Irish Coastguard vacated this property in December 2013 and future use is being considered. |
While there are a number of other properties at the Fishery Harbour Centres which may not currently be in use and may appear vacant, these properties are technically/legally still occupied, however, the tenancies are currently in dispute.
