Marie Sherlock (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Chair and I am conscious that this has been a very long afternoon for the witnesses. I must say it is extraordinary to hear that when we need buildings for childcare, art spaces, and a whole variety of uses, a building like that - although I do not know its dimensions - would end up on the open market.

My question is in regard to the office portfolio of the OPW. I understand that there are 340 leases for office spaces but the witnesses might clarify how many there are exactly. The rental expenditure is well over €100 million per year. Does the OPW conduct an annual audit of its leased buildings regarding those that are occupied, fully occupied, vacant or part-vacant?