Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 136: To ask the Minister for Finance the position in relation to a building (details supplied) in Dublin 15 acquired by his Department some years ago; his proposals to use this building; if there are proposals to convert the building into a driver testing centre; the cost to date of the acquisition, maintenance and upkeep of this building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25368/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The building referred to has been allocated to the Department of Transport for use as a Driving Test Centre. Preparations are under way for the submission of a planning application to the Local Authority.

The building was purchased in 2002 for €1.5m, including VAT. Minimal works have been carried out since then to ensure the maintenance and security of the building while it is unoccupied.