Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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168. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the number of buildings owned by the OPW and not in use in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41856/19]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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The Commissioners of Public Works (CPW) have advised that there are currently no vacant properties owned by the CPW in County Kildare.

Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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169. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are buildings owned by the OPW that could be used by an association (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41857/19]

Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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I have been advised by the my officials that there is currently no property owned by the Commissioners of Public Works in Co. Kildare that would be suitable for use by the association.

As the Deputy is aware, the role of the Commissioners of Public Works is to provide office accommodation primarily for use by Government Departments and other State bodies. In instances where a property becomes vacant, the Commissioners may consider alternative use or disposal, provided it has been established that the property is surplus to requirements. At present, there is no available property in Co. Kildare that is surplus to the OPW's requirements.