Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
1317. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Social Protection if she will provide details of all properties in cases in which they were leased by State bodies under her aegis; the list of all State bodies under her aegis that are or could be currently acting independently of the OPW to acquire their own property; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42030/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraWith the exception of the Department headquarters, Áras Mhic Dhiarmada, which is held by the Minister on behalf of the Social Insurance Fund, all buildings and property occupied by the Department of Social Protection, are owned or leased by the Office of Public Works. The same applies to the agencies under our remit: the Citizens Information Board and the Pensions Authority.
Neither the Department nor its agencies engages in the acquisition of land or buildings, through purchase or lease.The Office of Public Works is responsible for the delivery of office accommodation to meet the operational needs of Government, including the Department of Social Protection and can provide details of all buildings owned or leased.
