In reaching this decision, the Minister also gave careful consideration to the representations of local elected representatives and residents, as well as the detailed objections received from South Dublin County Council. Following the decision of the Minister not to proceed with the development of this site to provide custodial accommodation for persons in this age category, the Office of Public Works has, on behalf of the Irish Prison Service, made preliminary approaches to a number of public bodies, including the Western Health Board, to identify properties in public ownership which are surplus to requirements and which might enable the service to meet its obligations under the Children Act 2001.