Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 283: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of properties being rented here for the purposes of decentralisation; the number of these properties in use; and the length of time he will continue paying rent in view of the fact that the decentralisation process is on hold. [1629/09]

Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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Question 284: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of properties that have been purchased for the sole purpose of decentralisation of Government agencies and Department functions; the number of these properties in use; and the position regarding the vacant properties in view of the fact that the decentralisation process is on hold. [1630/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 283 and 284 together.

The number of properties being rented countrywide under the Government's Decentralisation programme is 34. Of these properties 8 are held under long term leases and 26 are held under short term temporary leases. All of these properties are occupied. One building has been purchased under the programme in Tullamore. It is occupied by the Department of Finance. The continued need for the buildings held under short term leases will be reviewed following the Government's further consideration of the programme in 2011.