Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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145. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform in respect of residential property owned by the Office of Public Works and not used for official State purposes, the policy by which the rent for the occupier is determined; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54939/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The Commissioners of Public Works do not assign residences for purposes other than for official use.

Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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146. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for each residential property owned by the Office of Public Works if he will provide in tabular form, whether it is occupied; whether it is for official State; whether there is an official rental agreement in place and the annual rent of same; whether any rent or token rent is being paid and the reason for same; the overall rental yield from this portfolio of residential property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54940/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The residential properties in the ownership of Commissioners of Public Works fall into three categories:

(a) Garda residential accommodation which is under the control of the Garda authorities. Any rental income or assignment of these properties is a matter for An Garda Siochana.

(b) Residential properties associated with particular positions such as Gatekeepers, Park Superintendents, Deerkeepers, etc and allocated to staff to allow for their quick mobilisation in case of emergencies or better site management/security of OPW sites. Information relating to occupancy and rental income for these properties will be provided to the Deputy in due course.

(c) Residential properties, primarily married quarters in closed Garda stations, currently vacant and being considered under the stated policy for the disposal of such properties. This involves the Commissioners initially seeking to identify if other State bodies, including Government Departments and the wider public sector, have a use for the property. If no such use is identified then consideration will be given to disposing the property on the open market. Finally, if no State requirement is identified or if a decision is taken not to dispose of a particular property then community involvement in the use of the property may be considered.

Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour)
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147. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide a list of all residential property with addresses, owned and operated by the Office of Public Works that were sold or disposed of in 2013; the price achieved or not in such a case; if it was offered on the open market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54941/13]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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No residential properties were disposed of by the Commissioners in 2013.