Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
736. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration the total number of buildings leased by his Department, or bodies or agencies under its aegis, during 2025; the total cumulative sum paid under these leases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14024/26]
View answerMy Department conducts its operations predominantly in buildings which are either State owned or rented or leased by the Office of Public Works (OPW) on behalf of my Department.
As the Deputy may be aware, as property owners and building agents for An Garda Síochána, the OPW either owns or leases properties on behalf of An Garda Síochána. Details of all such properties that are leased or owned are held by the OPW. As Minister, I have no direct role in these matters.
Details regarding the total number of buildings leased by my Department and the agencies under its aegis are provided in the tables below. Totals are provided inclusive of VAT.
|
- |
Number of Properties Leased |
Total Paid (2025) (Cumulative) |
|
Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration |
2 |
€528,699 |
|
Agency/Body |
Number of Properties Leased |
Total Paid (2025)(Cumulative) |
|
Courts Service |
18 |
€5,165,000 |
|
Cuan |
1 |
€442,800 |
|
Data Protection Commission |
1 |
€1,214,817 |
|
Dublin District Coroners Court |
1 |
€286,064 |
|
Fiosrú |
2 |
€1,234,010 |
|
Irish Prison Service |
1 |
€236,000 |
|
Legal Aid Board* |
39 |
€3,123,988 |
|
Legal Services Regulatory Authority** |
2 |
€237,645 |
|
Office of the Independent Examiner |
1 |
€110,700 |
|
Office of the Inspector of Prisons |
1 |
€186,817 |
|
Parole Board |
1 |
€209,100 |
|
Probation Service*** |
3 |
€467,485 |
*The Courts Service and Legal Aid Board rental costs not only provide office accommodation for staff but delivery of front line services.
** Includes office accommodation for the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal (LPDT) which is funded by the LSRA.
*** Three building leases are funded by the Probation Service, two of which are for Community Based Organisations providing key services.
