Departmental Properties.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008

Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Questions (134)

Enda Kenny

Question:

235 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the facilities at a building (details supplied) in County Mayo for persons on the live register having to sign on in bad weather conditions and of the numerous instances of applicants having to stand in the rain for considerable periods in the recent past; if he has received reports of this situation; his proposals to rectify the situation in the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32102/08]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Martin Mansergh)

Due to a recent increase in the number of persons on the live register the waiting area at Davitt House, Castlebar is now considered to be inadequate. Internal layouts are being revised, to provide an increased number of serving hatches as well as an increase in the capacity of the public waiting area. External shelter to the entrance area will also be provided. Tender documents for this work are being prepared. Proceeding with this work will depend on the availability of adequate funding.