Office of Public Works Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 July 2017

Wednesday, 5 July 2017

Ceisteanna (101)

Marcella Corcoran Kennedy

Ceist:

101. Deputy Marcella Corcoran Kennedy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when the lease of a premises (details supplied) for use as a public office for the Department of Social Protection will be open; if tenders have been invited to fit out the building for the Department of Social Protection; when departmental staff will occupy this building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31632/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The lease for the new Department of Employment and Social Protection office in Birr has been agreed by the Commissioners of Public Works and will be signed shortly. The Commissioners will immediately proceed to procure the works required to fit the building out for occupation once the lease has been completed.