Joe Carey
Ceist:186. Deputy Joe Carey asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform his plans for a building (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51894/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 21 October 2021
Ceisteanna (186)
Freagraí scríofa
I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Broadford, are treated in line with the disposal policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW).
The OPW policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property is to:
1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government Departments or the wider public sector.
2. If there is no other State use identified for a property, the OPW will then consider disposing of the property on the open market if and when conditions prevail, in order to generate revenue for the Exchequer.
3. If no State requirement is identified, or if a decision is taken not to dispose of a particular property, the OPW may consider community involvement (subject to a detailed written submission, which would indicate that the community/voluntary group has the means to insure, maintain and manage the property and that there are no ongoing costs for the Exchequer).
Clare County Council has recently advised the OPW that the Council is not interested in acquiring the property. As there is no alternative State interest in the former Garda station at Broadford the OPW will proceed with the disposal of the property on the open market in 2022.