John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 567: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of premises and sites being rented or leased not currently in use and the cost of maintenance and security on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39797/10]

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 568: To ask the Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs the number of premises and sites rented or leased by his Department; the location of same; if they are currently in use and the cost for 2008 and 2009 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39812/10]

Pat Carey (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 567 and 568 together.

My Department does not pay rent in respect of properties occupied by its staff. That function, and all matters relating to the acquisition and leasing of property, are the responsibility of the Office of Public Works (OPW). However, I can confirm to the Deputy that 7 properties are being leased on my Department's behalf by the OPW. These comprise: - my Department's headquarters building in Dublin; - an area occupied by two sections of my Department in Bishop's Square in Dublin; - two properties in Tubbercurry, Co Sligo, in which staff relocated under the Decentralisation Programme are being accommodated on an interim basis; - a local office in Gaoth Dobhair, Co Donegal from Údarás na Gaeltachta; and - two warehousing facilities in Finglas, Dublin, and Tullamore, Co Offaly. Costs paid for maintenance and security are outlined in the table.