State Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Ceisteanna (442)

Fergus O'Dowd

Ceist:

442. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the current status in relation to the long-term plans for the historic Westgate House on Narrow West Street in Drogheda, County Louth; if he will confirm whether the legal paperwork and all other processes to transfer the property to Louth County Council have been completed; the total cost of the transfer and any other relevant details; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42317/22]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Westgate House, Narrow West Street, Drogheda, County Louth is in the ownership of the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland. 

Officials in my Department have informed me that the property has been identified as a surplus State property and that they are in the process of transferring it to Louth County Council, in line with the OPW’s disposal policy.  The transfer has not yet completed and a meeting is taking place between my officials and officials from Louth County Council in the coming weeks in order to progress matters.