Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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236. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the amount spent on lease private security, pest control and other services relating to the maintenance of Carrisbrook House at 122 Northumberland Road in Dublin D04 A295, a development which originally obtained planning permission around the time of the 50th anniversary of the 1916 Rising to replace a Victorian house and adjoining terrace that played a part in the Rising; if current and projected future expenditure in respect of Carrisbrook House represent value for money for the taxpayer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42757/15]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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The lease on Carrisbrook House has been held by IDA Ireland since September 2013 following the completion of the assignment of properties from Forfás to IDA Ireland. Prior to this the lease passed through a number of State Agencies since 1969 when An Chomhairle Oiliuna (AnCo) first took out a 65 year lease on the building.

The Israeli Embassy is currently the only occupant of the premises, on a sub-lease which expires in 2025.

I am informed that the current rent due on Carrisbrook House is €1,180,000 per annum and the overall cost of maintenance and repair for building costs are approximately €90,000 per annum.

Over the past number of years every effort has been made by Forfás and IDA Ireland to lease the remainder of the building to a public or private sector client. However, there has been no interest in the building due to a number of factors including the state of repair of the building, and the fact that IDA Ireland cannot offer a prospective client vacant possession.

The Agency has assured me that they will continue to work towards addressing these issues.