Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 January 2026
36. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation the current status of considerations by a State body in relation to a location (details supplied); the timeframe within which a decision is expected to be made regarding its future status or development; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6745/26]
View answerIn line with OPW’s Policy in managing surplus vacant properties and sites, the former Meteorological Station at Birr, Co. Offaly was offered to other state bodies and Offaly County Council expressed an interest in acquiring the property.
In accordance with the DPER Circular 11/15: Protocols for the Transfer and Sharing of State Property Assets, the market value of the property is determined by Tailte Éireann and is binding on both parties.
Tailte Éireann recently provided the market value for the former Meteorological Station and a letter of offer has issued to the Council advising that the Commissioners of Public Works in Ireland are agreeable to offering the property for sale to the Council at the current market value, as determined by Tailte Éireann.
The acquisition of the property is currently under consideration by Offaly County Council.
