Audit of existing State office stock sought by housing minister amid deep housing crisis
The OPW, Mr O’Brien wrote, owns 256 office buildings and has leases in another 285, with a total floor area of almost 900,000sq m. Of this, 61 per cent, or 544,000sq m, is owned with the balance leased. The OPW holds a portfolio of property throughout the country to meet the needs of a host of State bodies, the Civil Service, the Garda and others.
“This significant scale highlights potential opportunities for conversions into residential use. I am sure you will agree that the State should take the lead in converting offices into homes where appropriate and I very much appreciate your input and that of your Department”
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