Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021
667. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the estimated amount spent by his Department on the procurement, purchase and rent of new office space; and the amount spent on the procurement, purchase and rent of office equipment in each of the past ten years and to date in 2021. [51105/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe procurement, purchase and rent of Government offices is the responsibility of Property Management Services in the Office of Public Works, which acts as an agent for all Government Departments and offices. The number, terms and cost of the leases is a matter for the OPW.
I can confirm to the Deputy that my Department has commenced moving headquarters into existing State owned office space in the past fortnight. I can also confirm that all office equipment for that location was supplied from existing inventory.
