Departmental Offices

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 April 2015

Thursday, 23 April 2015

Questions (59)

Brendan Smith

Question:

59. Deputy Brendan Smith asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection if all proposals in relation to the provision of suitable accommodation for her Department in Ballybay, County Monaghan as outlined by the Ballybay Clones Municipal District, Monaghan County Council, have been given full consideration, to ensure the retention of her Department's Offices in Ballybay; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [16160/15]

Written answers

Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection

The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the acquisition of accommodation for the Department of Social Protection (DSP). In this context, all correspondence which has been submitted to DSP regarding potential alternative accommodation for staff currently located on Main Street, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan has been forwarded to OPW for consideration and where appropriate, engagement with the relevant property owner.