Ciara Conway (Waterford, Labour)
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257. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on the transfer of Mount Congreve into public ownership; when the gardens will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36065/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The house and gardens at Mount Congreve are currently under the care of the Mount Congreve Trust. The Mount Congreve Trust consists of three Trustees including the Commissioners of Public Works. The remaining two Trustees represent the Congreve Foundation and were appointed by Mr. Congreve. The Trust period for the gardens commenced upon the death of Mr Congreve in May 2011 and will expire in May 2032. The Mansion House will remain in the hands of the Trust until 2059. Only upon the expiration of these Trust periods will the properties revert to the ownership of the State. The Commissioners of Public Works, in their role as Trustee, have been in discussions with the other Trustees as to the future management of the Trust properties. While these discussions are ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment further.

Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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258. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the State usage that has been allocated for the former Whitehall Garda Station, Dublin; what the property will be used for and by whom; the length of time that lease to another State body lasts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36066/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Whitehall former Garda Station has been allocated to the Department of Justice and Equality. The property is to be used by the Office of the State Pathologist and the Dublin City Coroner. It is anticipated that the Department of Justice and Equality will be accommodated in this property for the foreseeable future.

Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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259. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the purpose for which 91-93 Merrion Square, Dublin, will be used; by whom, when it is ready for use next year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36068/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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This State owned property at 91-93 Merrion Square is currently being refurbished and will be used, as part of the OPW rationalisation policy to vacate rented property, to accommodate another government office during 2014. There are a number of departments/offices under consideration for this property.