Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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500. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of vacant habitable dwelling units and vacant derelict residential dwelling units in the ownership of or part ownership of or under the control of both his Department and agencies under his remit; the county in which each unit is located; the length of time each unit has been vacant, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8673/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the procurement of office and other accommodation required for Government Departments, including the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport and accordingly arrangements for vacant property is a matter for OPW.

My Department does not own any vacant habitable dwelling unit or vacant derelict residential dwelling unit. It  does, however, own one vacant building, which is under the remit of the Irish Coast Guard and used by it for storage purposes. Details of this property are given in the following table: 

The position regarding the agencies under the remit of this Department is a matter for them.  I have forwarded a copy of your question to them for a direct reply.  If you have not heard from the Agencies within ten working days, please contact my private office.