Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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353. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to his 4 July 2013 announcement on the disposal of closed Garda stations the position regarding the plan; if estate agents have been appointed for all of the lots identified; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46232/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The appointment of estate agents to manage the disposal of the former Garda stations is progressing. Estate agents have been selected and the OPW await formal acceptance of contracts in order to proceed with selling the properties on the open market.

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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354. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of closed Garda stations that have been transferred to or leased to community groups throughout the country for community facilities; the number of groups with whom the Office of Public Works is currently engaging regarding such proposals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46233/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) has assigned 10 former Garda stations for use by community groups based on detailed written submissions received. These assignments will be by way of a licence for a period of 2-5 years initially with the option of renewal at the end of the term.

The OPW is engaging with various community groups around the country in relation to expressions of interest and/or submissions received for use of a further 35 such properties.

It should be noted that in some cases the OPW has offered community groups accommodation, which has then been turned down on the basis of alternative accommodation being provided by other sources locally.