Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2014
44. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection the cost to the State for the renovation of the social welfare offices in Blackhall, Mullingar, County Westmeath; the purpose of these works; if all the staff will be housed in this building when completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43559/14]
View answerThe introduction in Mullingar of INTREO, the Department’s integrated income and employment supports service, will involve a single service delivered over two sites: Blackhall and Bellview.
When building works are complete, Blackhall will be the location of most of the INTREO services. Some of the employment supports will be located in Bellview, along with other DSP services.
Building works are currently underway in Bellview and are due for completion in December. Staff and functions currently located in Blackhall will relocate temporarily to Bellview in January to facilitate building works in Blackhall.
Tenders for work in Blackhall have been invited by the Office of Public Works and are due to be received on 28th November. It would not be appropriate to disclose an estimate of cost until the tendering process has been completed.
