Office of Public Works Properties

Tuesday, 22 January 2013

Questions (303)

Denis Naughten

Question:

303. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the relocation of staff from Convent Road, Roscommon to Golf Links Road, Roscommon will be completed by the Office of Public Works; his plans for the occupation of the vacant space on the Convent Road; his plans for the occupation of the vacant space on the Golf Links Road; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3033/13]

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Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The relocation of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s staff from Convent Road to Golf Links Road in Roscommon Town will be complete by early February 2013, following which this building will be practically fully occupied. The space vacated in Convent Road, as a result of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine’s move, has been allocated to the Department of Social Protection and An Garda Siochana. It is also envisaged that some extra space will be allocated to the Department of Education and Skills (NEPS). Any residual space, after these moves, is being considered for the Health Service Executive.