Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)

I wish to advise the Deputy that, with regard to the queries raised by her in regard to the properties being transferred to the State as a result of the indemnity agreement, the specific details sought are contained in a number of lists which are currently being distributed to the Deputies.

List A gives the names and addresses of the 63 properties transferring under the terms of the indemnity agreement, together with the names of the various bodies to which they are transferring. Of the 30 properties transferring to the Health Service Executive, 18 are going to the HSE southern area, six to the HSE eastern region, four to the HSE south-eastern area and two to the HSE mid-western area. The various properties are being used to provide a range of day and residential services including child care, primary care and intellectual disability services for children and adults.

List B gives the names and locations of the 15 properties transferring to my Department. All of these properties, whether in the form of school buildings or sites, are for education facilities.

List C contains the names and locations of the 17 properties transferring to voluntary bodies and local authorities. These properties are being used to provide voluntary or social housing and a range of other health and social services.

I trust that this information, together with the details contained on the lists provided, satisfies the Deputy's queries.

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