Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 November 2023
116. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details on the proposal to move his Department’s offices in Shannon, County Clare to Ennis, County Clare; to clarify what services provided by the Shannon office will move; to clarify the future plans for printing and mailing vehicle log books; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49959/23]
View answerAs the Deputy will be aware the Department of Transport has been engaging with the OPW on the plans to decant the Department’s functions and people from its current building in Shannon to an alternative location. The current building is not fit for purpose, with extensive roof works now required. The Department has provided a detailed brief of the requirements and continues to engage as appropriate with the OPW. The Department is currently awaiting a detailed proposal on the overall options, including any alternative solutions. Our priority is to ensure that health and safety of our staff and the security of our systems are supported through appropriate facilities and we look forward to an early set of proposals from OPW towards this end.
