Kevin Humphreys (Dublin South East, Labour) | Oireachtas source

There is far more to this issue than the building that is currently occupied which we all accept is unsuitable, particularly for the expanded service. There is also the question of planning permission and fire certificates. I met the local public representatives and agreed to make a request to the OPW to hold off on signing any lease for premises in Monaghan town. This allowed representatives and officials to propose alternatives in Ballybay.

I do not have the answers to many of the Deputy's questions, as they are within the remit of the OPW which we commissioned to source the premises for us. On foot of my meeting with several Deputies from the locality, I requested the OPW not to sign any lease. That did not happen and there was a further investigation. If the Deputy has an issue with the level of engagement between the OPW and local businesses, he must raise the matter with the OPW.

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