Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 July 2015

Thursday, 16 July 2015

Questions (238)

Seán Fleming

Question:

238. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the next step to be taken by his Department, and a timeframe for this, in respect of a project (details supplied) in County Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29883/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works have completed a space audit of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine's accommodation in the State owned Government Offices, Abbeyleix Road, Portlaoise and of space leased for the Department at Knockmay, Portlaoise.

The Commissioners will be liaising directly with the Department on the outcomes of the surveys to ascertain how best to consolidate functions in Portlaoise to ensure that services are delivered and accommodation is used in the most efficient manner possible.