Brendan Griffin (Kerry South, Fine Gael)
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270. To ask the Minister for Health the status of the sale of a former health facility (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3678/16]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Health Service Executive (HSE) operates a protocol for the disposal of surplus property assets. This protocol sets out three options.

- Does a State Agency require the property?

- Open market sale, subject to favourable market conditions.

- Community / voluntary use will be considered only if points 1 and 2 above do not materialise.

The Health Service Executive is required to obtain value for money when disposing of surplus property assets. These proceeds will be re-invested in delivering much needed health care infrastructure.

As it is responsible for the management of the health care estate the HSE has been requested to reply directly to you on this matter. If you have not received a reply from the HSE within 15 working days please contact my Private Office who will follow up.