Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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245. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department has lease arrangements with co-working real estate companies; and, if so, the details of the leases, including the terms of the lease, location, price and duration. [35853/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The renting and leasing of Government offices is the responsibility of Property Management Services in the Office of Public Works, which acts as an agent for all Government Departments. The number, terms and cost of the leases is a matter for the OPW.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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246. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department leases additional office space that is outside its departmental building and the estates section of the OPW; and, if so, the details of the lease, including the terms of the lease, location, price and duration. [35871/20]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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Office facilities are provided through the Office of Public Works except for a single lease. My Department leases office space directly in the Kilkenny Education Centre for the National Educational Psychological Service. The lease was taken out in 2007/2008 and is renewed annually. The cost of this lease is currently €47,400 per annum and includes the provision of utility and cleaning services.

The current lease includes a mixture of single and multiple occupancy rooms as well as a hot desk facility.