Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2017
804. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs if her attention has been drawn to reports that over €20,000 was spent on carpets for the offices of the mother and baby homes commission; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [9710/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Mother and Baby Homes Commission of Investigation was established by Government in 2015 with office accommodation provided in 73 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2. The building had previously accommodated a public health body but was empty prior to the Commission's tenancy. I am advised that the floor coverings in the building were aged and in poor condition generally. Wear and tear to areas of carpet around the building were deemed to present a trip hazard and the Office of Public Works assisted the Commission in the procurement of new floor coverings.
