Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2018

Thursday, 25 January 2018

Ceisteanna (75)

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

75. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the agreement in place with his Department and Louth County Council regarding the use of a site (details supplied); the number of his Department's staff that were issued with free car parking permits; the timeframe on this agreement; when it commenced; when it is due to cease; if there are financial benefits to the local authority throughout the period of this agreement; and if so, the amounts agreed. [3740/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran)

The Office of Public Works (OPW) owns the site known as Murdock’s Carpark which incorporates Westgate House and the remains of the old town wall.

For the past number of years a portion of land to the rear of Westgate House and in front of the Garda Station has been managed, by agreement, by Louth County Council (LCC) for the purpose of a public car park. All charges in relation to this car park are managed by LCC. As part of the agreement, An Garda Siochana may use this car park for overflow parking.

I have been advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that they are currently engaging with LCC in relation to the future use of this site