Kevin Moran (Longford-Westmeath, Independent)
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I am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that all surplus properties, including the former Garda station at Broadford, are treated in line with the disposal policy of the Office of Public Works (OPW).

The OPW policy with regard to non-operational (vacant) State property, is to:

1. Identify if the property is required/suitable for alternative State use by either Government Departments or the wider public sector.

2. If there is no other State use identified for a property, the OPW will then consider disposing of the property on the open market if and when conditions prevail, in order to generate revenue for the Exchequer.

3. If no State requirement is identified, or if a decision is taken not to dispose of a particular property, the OPW may consider community involvement (subject to a detailed written submission, which would indicate that the community/voluntary group has the means to insure, maintain and manage the property and that there are no ongoing costs for the Exchequer).

Therefore, if no alternative State use is found for the property at Broadford Co Clare, the OPW will likely dispose of it by way of public auction.