Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 197: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children her plans for Hawkins House; if there are plans to dispose of or refurbish the property; the basis upon which any such agreement will be entered; if, specifically in relation to Hawkins House, she is being advised by an auctioneer; if so, the name of that person; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7659/05]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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Hawkins House is the property of the Office of Public Works, OPW. At present my Department is the main tenant in this building. The OPW has been requested to identify a suitable corporate headquarters for my Department and I understand negotiations are ongoing with a number of shortlisted developers. My Department has no input into these negotiations. Any plans for disposal or refurbishment of Hawkins House subsequent to my Department's move are a matter for the property section of the OPW.