Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2008
120 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Health and Children the details and costs of the data centre recently established at Hawkins House; if it will be possible to move this data centre in the event that the Department of Health and Children moves from Hawkins House; the cost of same; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40509/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraA new IT computer room was provided in Hawkins House in 2007 as part of a number of refurbishment works carried out by the Office of Public Works that year. The cost of this facility, including VAT, was slightly under €400,000. Two independent reports carried out in 2006 highlighted the risks in the facility then existing and the pressing need for upgrading. The bulk of the equipment installed as part of the refurbishment of the computer room could be reused if required in an alternative site. It is not possible to accurately estimate the cost of relocating this equipment as this would depend on the facilities available at, and the characteristics of, a new site.
