Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2026
700. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Social Protection 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. [14027/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) act as property agent and technical advisor for the department in all property related matters. With the exception of the department's headquarters, Áras Mhic Dhiarmada (ÁMD), all properties occupied by the department are either owned by the OPW or leased by the OPW on behalf of the department.
The Pensions Authority and Citizens Information Board are bodies under the aegis of the department and make and manage their own rental arrangements.
Information supplied by the OPW indicates that it leases 101 buildings in which the department has a presence. In relation to that accommodation requirement, the department funded the OPW circa €4.7m in 2025.
The following table sets the lease costs and the number of buildings relating to the department as well as the bodies under its aegis.
|
Department / Agency |
Number of Buildings |
Total |
|
Department Of Social Protection |
101 |
€4.7m |
|
Pensions Authority |
1 |
€0.8m |
|
Citizens Information Board |
7 |
€1.3m |
|
Totals |
109 |
€6.8m |
