The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the acquisition and maintenance of office accommodation for the Department of Social and Family Affairs. The Department is currently in discussions with the OPW with regard to seeking accommodation to serve the Lucan area.
Jobseeker claims for people living in the Lucan area are administered by the Social Welfare Local Office in Clondalkin. The majority of jobseekers are required to sign the Live Register once in any 4-week period. However, to avoid the necessity for people in Lucan to travel to Clondalkin, they may sign-on at a signing centre in Lucan village. The signing centre in Lucan is now open 4 days per month an increase on the two days which previously applied. The Department is keeping this arrangement under review. The Department is giving priority to the provision of a local office in Lucan and efforts are ongoing to secure suitable accommodation there as soon as possible.