Written answers
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
Department of Public Expenditure and Reform
Vacant Properties
Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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236. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022, if he will confirm whether any of the properties in Galway outlined therein are still currently vacant; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56577/22]
Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Commissioners of Public Works advise me that the following table provides an update on the status of the Galway properties outlined in Appendix 1, Parliamentary Question No. 272 of 8 February 2022.
| Ballymoe | Garda Station | Under consideration for community use. The OPW is currently engaging with a community group regarding the licence. |
|---|---|---|
| Kiltullagh | Garda Station | Being prepared for disposal by auction in 2023. Complex Title issues to be resolved prior to disposal. |
| Gort | Former RDF Site | Transferred under The Protocols for the Transfer and Sharing of State Property Assets (DPER Circular 11/15) to Galway County Council for €75,000 on the 6 May 2022. |
| Letterfrack | Site at rear of Garda Station | Site being prepared for disposal. Litigation ongoing. |
| Letterfrack | Site (c. 0.84 acres) | Transfer to the National Parks and Wildlife Service being progressed. |
| Athenry | Site | Being prepared for disposal. Under consideration by Galway County Council. |
| Mountbellew | Site | Alternative State use being examined. |
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