Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 127: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the future usage he has in mind for the portion of the building that remains unoccupied in a complex (details supplied) in Dublin 5; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12919/08]

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 128: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the rental income for each floor or per unit in an Office of Public Works building (details supplied) in Dublin 5; the occupancy levels of same; the percentage of the building that remains unoccupied; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12920/08]

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 129: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance if he will provide this Deputy with a list of the Office of Public Works owned buildings at a location (details supplied) in Dublin 5; when each of the individual buildings were built; if he will provide a breakdown of the usage of the buildings, that is, the groups which use what sections of each building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12921/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 127 to 129, inclusive, together.

The Northside Civic Centre was completed by the Office of Public Works in 2003. The OPW are currently attempting to finalise the transfer of the site from Dublin City Council. The main building is almost fully occupied but the crèche annex remains unused. A crèche operator has recently been appointed and the OPW is currently evaluating work proposals for the upgrading of the crèche space to current operating standards. The centre is mainly occupied by Community Groups and frontline delivery units of Government Departments.

The current rent level for the Community Groups tenants is €19.00 per sq. ft. While all tenants are up to date in the payment of their service to the Facilities Management operator there is a high level of rental payment default which the OPW are endeavouring to address.