Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2013
35. Deputy Jonathan O'Brien asked the Minister for Social Protection the number and locations through which her Department operates; the amount being paid in rent for each unit for each of the past three years; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18846/13]
View answerThe Department delivers it services from approximately 970 locations throughout the country. A database which provides the locations of these offices is available on request. The payment of rent in respect of each unit is a matter for the Commissioners of Public Works who have responsibility for the provision of the Department’s accommodation. In addition to the premises provided by the Commissioners of Public Works, the Department pays rent to the HSE and FAS in respect of premises accommodating staff now transferred to the Department of Social Protection. In 2012, the Department of Social Protection paid the HSE and FAS a combined total of €2.089 million in respect of 750 of the total 970 locations.
