Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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172. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update in respect of a premises at (details supplied). [26157/22]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The property referred to by the Deputy has been identified as a surplus vacant property and its future use is currently under consideration in line with OPW’s policy on surplus vacant property, which is as follows:

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).

The future of the property is under consideration in respect of the development plans for the larger O'Connell Street site.