asked the Minister for Finance whether he is aware of the inconvenience caused by the close down of the Valuation Office each day from 12.30 to 2 p.m.; and if he will consider curtailing such closure to one hour, if not less.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Daily Closing of Valuation Office.
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I appreciate that the closing of the Public Office of the Valuation Office each day from 12.30 p.m. to 2 p.m., like the closing of business and other premises for the lunch-break, may cause some inconvenience, though no complaint has heretofore been received in regard to the Valuation Office. The lunch-time closing period was deliberately introduced because the limited service given to callers during those hours did not justify the staff time involved. I do not consider that any modification of existing arrangements is warranted.