Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 7 November 2012
91. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the total number of public servants based in the Property Registration Authority building, Golf Links Road, Roscommon and the maximum staffing capacity of the building; the corresponding figures for the public offices on the Convent Road, Roscommon Town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48872/12]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Commissioners of Public Works recently assessed the occupancy levels of the buildings at Golf Links Road and Convent Road, Roscommon. These assessments were designed to provide a snapshot of the occupancy levels at that point in time and to gauge the potential to accommodate additional staff.
The assessment of the building at Golf Links Road showed a total of 155 staff in occupation. The Golf Links Road building was built to accommodate approximately 230 staff. The Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry have now been allocated space within the building and approximately 50 of their staff are due to move from Convent Road into Gold Links Road by the end of 2012, following which the building will be practically at full capacity.
The assessment of the building at Convent Road indicated a total of 129 staff in occupation, (including the Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries staff due to move to Golf Links Road). As part of the Commissioners' ongoing rationalisation programme, there are two projects currently under way which will see space being made available to a further 59 additional staff. The first project involves the development of a back office and training facility for An Garda Síochána. The second project involves the creation of a new public office for the Department of Social Protection, which will incorporate Employment Services and Community Welfare Services. My officials have also been in discussion with the Health Service Executive and any remaining space that might still be available after these moves, has been earmarked for their use.
