John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 72: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the number of premises and sites being rented or leased which are not currently in use and the cost of maintenance and security on same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36379/11]

John O'Mahony (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 73: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills 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. [36383/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 72 and 73 together.

It is my Department's understanding that the Deputy is referring to its office accommodation. In this regard, my Department does not rent or lease any office premises or sites. The leasing of Government premises is the responsibility of the Property Management Services in the Office of Public Works, which acts as an agent for all Government Departments. The number, terms and cost of the leases is a matter for the OPW.