asked the Minister for Finance if he will make a statement regarding the proposal to erect a large Civil Service office block at Beggar's Bush, Dublin; and if he will indicate what stage has been reached, the proposed capacity, and what Department staffs will be located there.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Beggar's Bush (Dublin) Civil Service Offices.
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As already announced the Government decided in July, 1960, to accede to the request of the Board of Córas Iompair Éireann for the return to them of the entire premises of Áras Mhic Dhiarmada, the greater part of which is used as the headquarters of the Department of Social Welfare. In order to provide alternative accommodation for the staff of the Department, it was decided to erect a new building on part of the site of the former Beggar's Bush military barracks. The projected building which would be 20 storeys in height and would contain accommodation for about 1,400 heads of staff would house the Department of Health in addition to the Department of Social Welfare. Planning has reached an advanced stage.