John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 163: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government 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. [36376/11]

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 164: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government 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 2009 and 2010 in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36381/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 163 and 164 together.

There are no premises or sites being rented or leased by my Department that are currently not in use. In general, premises occupied by my Department are rented by the OPW, rather than directly by my Department. The location and costs of premises and sites rented directly by my Department in 2009 and 2010 are set out below.

In relation to the office space at Cork Airport, rent for 2009, 2010 and 2011 is yet to be paid, pending the finalisation of discussions with the Dublin Airport Authority which manages the airport. My Department also shares with other Government Departments the rent and ancillary costs of a premises occupied by Ireland's Permanent Representation to the EU in Brussels. My Department's share of rental costs associated with this office is set by the Department of Foreign Affairs at €19,196 for 2010. This arrangement came into effect from January 2010.