Written answers
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Office of Public Works Properties
Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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80. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the properties which are vacant and are either owned or being rented by the Office of Public Works; the amount of rent paid to date on those vacant rented properties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48885/18]
Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the State, manage a large and diverse property portfolio, which ranges from office accommodation to heritage properties, visitor centres, Garda stations, among others. As is typical of such large portfolios, there will always be a number of properties, at any given time, that are vacant. These are currently being retained because of their future strategic development value.
A list of non-operational properties currently vacant and owned or leased by the Commissioners is attached.
The majority of the properties currently vacant are those Garda stations closed under the 2012/2013 policing plans of An Garda Síochána. The remainder consists of properties such as customs posts, former coastguard stations and sundry other properties located throughout the country.
The future use of the former Garda stations is under review, in consultation with An Garda Siochana.
There are two rented/leased properties that are currently vacant. These are as follows:
1. Waterford Customs Store, Tramore Road, Waterford
This is a warehouse previously used by the Revenue Commissioners. Despite efforts to find an alternative use for the property, it has been vacant since 2005 and the Landlord is not interested in an early surrender. The annual rent paid is €145,005.
2. 12 Clare Street, Dublin 2
The building at 12 Clare Street was occupied by the Department of Finance and Department of Public Expenditure & Reform until early August 2018. Prior to any re-occupation by another entity, significant works will be required to the building.
| County | Property | Property Type | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garda stations closed under the 2012 and 2013 Policing plans (53) | |||
| Cavan | Ardagh | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Cavan | Redhills | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Clare | Broadford | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Clare | Doonbeg | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Clare | Inagh | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Clare | Lahinch | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Clare | Quin | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Cork | Adrigole | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Cork | Ballyfeard | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Cork | Ballygurteen | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Cork | Goleen | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Cork | Knocknagree | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Cork | Rathduff | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Cork City | McCurtain Street | Garda Station | Alternative State use being examined |
| Donegal | Malin | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Donegal | Na Brocacha / Cloghan | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Dublin | Dalkey | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Dublin | Kill O'The Grange | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Galway | Ballymoe | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Galway | Corrandulla | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Galway | Kilconly | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Galway | Kiltullagh | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Galway | Leenane | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Kerry | Brosna | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Kerry | Camp | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Kerry | Kilgarvan | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Kerry | Moyvane | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Leitrim | Dromahair | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Leitrim | Drumkeeran | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Leitrim | Glenfarne | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Leitrim | Keshcarrigan | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Limerick | Castletown Conyers | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Limerick | Galbally | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Limerick | Kilfinane | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Limerick | Mary Street | Garda Station | Intre State transfer to Limerick City and Co. Co. |
| Limerick | Shanagolden | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Longford | Ballinalee | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Mayo | Ballyglass | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Mayo | Bellacorrick | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Mayo | Blacksod | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Mayo | Hollymount | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Monaghan | Clontibret | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Monaghan | Corrinshigagh | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Monaghan | Newbliss | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Monaghan | Smithborough | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Roscommon | Ballintubber | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Roscommon | Ballyforan | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Roscommon | Knockcroghery | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Roscommon | Tarmonbarry | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Sligo | Cliffoney | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Tipperary | New Inn (Tipperary) | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Waterford | Ballyduff | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Wicklow | Hollywood | Garda Station | Subject to a review of closed stations |
| Other former Garda stations (11) | |||
| Cavan | Stradone | Garda Station | Being prepared for disposal |
| Cork City | Ballyhooley Rd, Cork | Garda Station | Being prepared for disposal |
| Donegal | Bunbeg | Garda Station | Community interest. |
| Donegal | Buncrana | Garda Station | Intra State transfer to Donegal Co. Co. |
| Galway | Maam | Garda Station | Being prepared for disposal |
| Kildare | Rathangan | Garda Station | Being prepared for disposal |
| Kilkenny | Castlecomer | Garda Station | Intra State transfer to Kilkenny Co. Co. |
| Limerick | Edward Street | Garda Station | Intra State transfer to Limerick City and Co. Co. |
| Limerick | Mayorstone Park | Garda Station | Intra State transfer to Limerick City and Co. Co. |
| Mayo | Ballina | Garda Station | Being prepared for disposal |
| Sligo | Ballymote | Garda Station | Being prepared for disposal |
| Former Garda residences (9) | |||
| Cork | 13 Woodville, Blarney | Residence | Being prepared for disposal |
| Cork | Buttevant | Residence | Intra State transfer to the HSE. |
| Donegal | Castlefin | Residence | Alternative State use being examined. |
| Offaly | Kinnitty | Residence | Community Interest |
| Tipperary | The Mall, Templemore | Residence | Intra State transfer to Tipperary Co. Co. |
| Tipperary | The Mall, Templemore | Residence | Intra State transfer to Tipperary Co. Co. |
| Tipperary | The Mall, Templemore | Residence | Intra State transfer to Tipperary Co. Co. |
| Tipperary | Church Ave, Templemore | Residence | Intra State transfer to Tipperary Co. Co. |
| Tipperary | Church Ave, Templemore | Residence | Intra State transfer to Tipperary Co. Co. |
| Coastguard Properties (7) | |||
| Cork | Crosshaven | Cottage | Intre State transfer to Cork County Council. |
| Cork | Crosshaven | Cottage | Intre State transfer to Cork County Council. |
| Cork | Crosshaven | Cottage | Intre State transfer to Cork County Council. |
| Cork | Crosshaven | Cottage | Intre State transfer to Cork County Council. |
| Cork | Crosshaven | Cottage | Intre State transfer to Cork County Council. |
| Cork | Crosshaven | Cottage | Intre State transfer to Cork County Council. |
| Cork | Crosshaven | Cottage | Intre State transfer to Cork County Council. |
| Miscellaneous Buildings (16) | |||
| Cork | Clonakilty | Agricultural College & Office | Alternative State use being examined |
| Cork | 8 Harbour Road, Cobh | DSP office | Alternative State use being examined |
| Dublin | 10/11 Castle Street | Building | Retained for strategic purposes. |
| Dublin | Halston Street. | Building | Alternative State use being examined |
| Kilkenny | Freshford Road | Met Station | Intra State transfer to Kilkenny Co. Co. |
| Leitrim | Manorhamilton | Customs Stn | Alternative State use being examined |
| Limerick | Cecil Street | Building | Intra State transfer to Limerick City and Co. Co. |
| Limerick | Mallow Street | Building | Intra State transfer to Limerick City and Co. Co. |
| Louth | Dundalk former Employment Exchange | Building | Intra State transfer to Louth County Council. |
| Louth | Drogheda - 62/63 West Street | Building | Intra State transfer to Louth County Council. |
| Meath | Enfield | Former ESB building | Intra State transfer to Meath Co. Co. being considered. |
| Meath | Navan (Kells Road) | Government Buildings | Intra State transfer to Meath Co. Co. being considered. |
| Monaghan | Innisshannon | Customs Hut | Alternative State use being examined |
| Offaly | Birr | Met Station | Being prepared for disposal. |
| Tipperary | Dromard House (Residence) | Templemore | Acquired for AGS. |
| Waterford | Ardmore | Building | Future use under consideration.. |
| Leased property (2) | |||
| Waterford | Tramore Road | Warehouse | Rent €32,505 per annum |
| Dublin | 12 Clare Street | Office | Rent €112,500 per annum |
In addition, there are a limited number of sundry residential dwellings that are intrinsic to the estates of National Parks and Gardens managed by the Office of Public Works. In general, these are allocated to staff where there is a requirement for officials to be present on the ground.There are a number of these currently vacant due to the poor condition of the properties.
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