Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 December 2011
129 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Justice and Equality if he has issued instructions to the probation and welfare service to close its offices in Athy, County Kildare; if he will indicate the level of service to be provided in the Athy area; if he will indicate the location at which staff now working in Athy will be based; if he will consider the relocation of these staff; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38129/11]
View answerI have been informed by the Probation Service that the premises in Athy was vacated yesterday, 30 November 2011, on the recommendation of the Office of Public Works. As an interim measure, the Athy team have relocated to Probation Service offices in Portlaoise and will continue to service the Kildare area from there. The Athy team also have access to office space in Carlow, Ballyfermot and Cloverhill Court House. The Service is now working with the Office of Public Works on identifying suitable accommodation within State Offices in the Kildare area.
