Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 90: To ask the Minister for Health and Children the number of car park spaces available nationally to those working in her Department and in the bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department; the annual cost of car park spaces rented by her Department and the bodies and agencies under the aegis of her Department; the reason this Deputy has not received a reply containing the requested information to date since this question was first listed for answer on 2 April 2008 (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [42032/08]

Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)
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As explained in my response to the Deputy of 2nd April 2008, car parking spaces in Hawkins House do not involve any rental costs. Rental costs arising from other locations are paid directly by the Office of Public Works. The attached table, which is updated, lists the number of car park spaces available to my Department in Dublin, along with costs where relevant.

My Department has again contacted the agencies under its remit asking them to respond directly to the Deputy as a matter of urgency. I understand from the Health Service Executive that a letter has issued recently to the Deputy outlining the position.