Denis Naughten (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Fine Gael)
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Question 84: To ask the Minister for Finance the purchase cost and resale arrangements in relation to all properties purchased for the Reception and Integration Agency and subsequently disposed of; the purchase price paid by the State and associated costs of purchase; the costs associated with the premises in the meantime including maintenance, repair, security and otherwise; the net purchase price received on resale, taking into account the gross figure and the costs associated with the resale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47288/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The Reception and Integration Agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform has responsibility for the provision of accommodation for Asylum Seekers. The Commissioners of Public Works acting on the instructions of the Agency purchased the following properties for the purpose of accommodation of Asylum Seekers, which were subsequently disposed of.

Parnell West Hotel — 38/39 Parnell Street, Dublin. This property was purchased in March 2000 for €3,725.729. It was used to accommodate Asylum Seekers until October 2005 and was sold in August 2006 for €7,236,000. The total fees paid for the disposal of the property was €41,378.35, which included VAT, advertising and other expenses. All legal matters regarding the purchase and disposal of the property were handled by the Chief State Solicitor's Office.

Lynch's Lodge Hotel, Macroom, Co. Cork. This property was purchased in October 2000 for €3,549,711 and sold in December 2005 for €2,300,010. The total costs incurred on security, rates, utilities, maintenance, etc. were €940,000. The total agents fees incurred on the disposal was €33,676, including VAT and advertising. There were no legal fees involved as the purchase and sale of the property was handled by the Chief State Solicitor's Office.

Devereux Hotel and Bungalow, Rosslare Harbour, Co. Wexford. This property was purchased in May 2000 for €2,745,808 and sold in March 2003 for €1,854,990. The total costs incurred on security, maintenance, etc. was €269,038. The total agents fees incurred in the disposal was €57,215.68, including VAT, advertising, etc. There were no legal fees as the purchase and sale of the property was handled by the Chief State Solicitor's Office.

Broc House, Donnybrook, Dublin 4. This property was purchased in June 2000 for €9,205,601 and was transferred to the Affordable Homes Partnership in September 2006. The total security and other costs incurred prior to the transfer was €763,428.64. There were no legal costs involved as the purchase and transfer of the property was handled by the Chief State Solicitor's Office.

Ionad Follain, Myshall, Co. Carlow. This property was purchased in July 2000 for €1,333,224.90 and was transferred to the Minister for Health and Children in August 2002. The total security and other costs incurred prior to the transfer was €176,510. There were no legal costs involved as the purchase and transfer of the property was handled by the Chief State Solicitor's Office.