Dessie Ellis
Question:167. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection her plans to address an office facility issue at one of her Department's offices (details supplied) in Dublin 11. [36962/14]
View answerTuesday, 30 September 2014
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While building regulations do not require the provision of public toilet facilities in DSP public offices, the Department endeavours, where possible, to provide a fully accessible toilet facility for customer use.
However, in some locations where a toilet was not provided at the time of original building construction, it is often not feasible to retrofit such a facility. This may be due to either lack of space or the significant additional cost to provide waste and water services to a suitable location in the building. In relation to the Finglas office specifically, there is insufficient space to provide a toilet for customer use.
However, I am advised that staff generally make the staff toilets available to members of the public who request the use of toilet facilities, particularly the elderly or people attending with small children.
Questions Nos. 168 and 169 answered with Question No. 155.
Questions Nos. 170 and 171 withdrawn.