Dara Murphy (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 205: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if his attention has been drawn to the fact that his Department is duplicating payment of rent both on the burnt down premises (details supplied) and also on the temporary portacabins for the past two to three years; if so, the reason this is the case; the amount that has been paid to both parties; the length of time this will continue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19518/11]

Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
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Blarney Garda Station suffered fire damage in 2008. Annual rent of €26,750 is paid to the landlord of Blarney Garda Station in accordance with the terms of the lease. The portacabin in which the temporary station is housed is owned by the Office of Public Works and rent of €7,800 is paid annually for the site on which this is located. Negotiations regarding the purchase of the Garda Station are at an advanced stage and the Office of Public Works is progressing plans for the refurbishment and extension of the Station with a view to tendering the project as soon as possible. The award of a contract will be subject to the availability of funding.