Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 February 2018

Tuesday, 6 February 2018

Ceisteanna (169)

Michael McGrath

Ceist:

169. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of properties (details supplied) that remain in public ownership; if there are plans for their sale on the open market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5941/18]

Freagraí scríofa

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

There are nine former coastguard cottages in Crosshaven, Co. Cork in State ownership, seven of which have been identified as surplus to requirement and suitable for disposal.

The Office of Public Works is currently exploring alternative State use for the seven vacant properties.