Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 44: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of buildings his Department has rented in each county in the country that are, at present, being fully utilised; the number of buildings his Department rented which are empty, idle and not being used; the cost incurred by his Department in renting these buildings, with separate figures for the ones that are used and the ones that are not used; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14518/12]

Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works is involved in most purchases and leasing of buildings by the State including buildings leased by my Department. In relation to any property occupied by the Department of Finance, this Department would always consult with the OPW before any agreements are entered into with landlords. This question has been put down to all Departments, so the reply from the OPW will include any buildings, rented by them, which are utilized by the Department of Finance.