James Reilly (Dublin North, Fine Gael)

I apologise because I do not have an answer to the Deputy's question. I hear his concerns, particularly with regard to accessibility to the site. I will not comment on the other contention at this time, but I will check out the duration of the contract. I will also ask for a report on accessibility to the site and its appropriateness and will check what other sites might be available in the town. It is not the intention of the Government to preside over waste or excessive costs for accommodation, particularly when, as I know, the HSE has many sites rented which are now surplus to requirement. In fairness to the lead man in the HSE in this area, he is seeking to rationalise the situation. For example, now that the Department of Children and Youth Affairs has been set up, the Department of Health will have extra space in Hawkins House which we hope to make available to other agencies so they can give up their leases around the city. We are seeking value for money. If this is a case of waste, I will revert to the Deputy.

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