State Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 September 2023

Thursday, 21 September 2023

Questions (178)

Ged Nash

Question:

178. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media if her attention has been drawn to a campaign to secure a home (details supplied) for cultural use; if her Department has been contacted with a view to the State or agencies of the State purchasing the home; if she will consider supporting the objective of purchasing the home and putting the property to appropriate cultural use; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40844/23]

Written answers

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media (Deputy Catherine Martin)

I wish to advise the Deputy that neither my Department nor its agencies have a remit to purchase property on behalf of the State. The Office of Public Works is mainly responsible for the management of the State property portfolio.