Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2017
302. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs when the allocation of funding will be approved for the new Tusla building in Carrick-on-Shannon in view of the current state and condition of the older building and the previous commitments on this development; when progress will be made; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7591/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraTusla, the Child and Family agency is in receipt of capital funding of €13.5m in 2017. Tusla has made provision, within its Capital Plan, for the Carrick-on-Shannon project.
I can confirm that Tusla is committed to the leasing of new modern office space at Shannonside Retail Park in Carrick-on-Shannon. These new premises will provide easy access to the public and will accommodate the expansion of Tusla staff and services for local communities. While there have been some delays in the development of this office space due to issues in relation to procurement, a design team has been engaged and the project is at detailed design stage. When that work is complete Tusla will be in a position to sign the lease.
