Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 November 2014

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

Ceisteanna (354)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Ceist:

354. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the means by which the Office of Public Works has come into the possession of Newbridge Credit Union building, County Kildare; if in view of the fact that the cost of construction of this building was borne in full by the members of the local community that meaningful consideration will now be given to community use of at least part of the building, if not the building in its entirety; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41557/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed to purchase the former Newbridge Credit Union building from the High Court appointed Official Liquidator, for use as an Intreo Centre for the Department of Social Protection.

While the Commissioners and the Department of Social Protection's immediate focus is to ensure that the Intreo service is fully functional as soon as possible, any future accommodation sharing arrangements would have to be examined carefully.