355 Deputy Seán Connick asked the Minister for Transport the number of buildings his Department are renting within the State; the rental costs of these rentals in 2009; the average length of the leases of these buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12295/10]

The Department of Transport use offices in fourteen buildings throughout the State. The arrangement of lease terms, rental levels etc. in respect of leased buildings used by the Department of Transport is made by the Office of Public Works. I am advised that the information sought by the Deputy will be provided by the Minister for Finance in his reply to this question.