Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I thank the Minister of State, Deputy O'Keeffe, for attending the Adjournment of the House. He will appreciate the importance of this issue as it is in the adjoining constituency to his own. Some of his constituents use this office because the bottom of the Dáil constituency of Cork North-West is two miles south of this office and this was the cause of controversy.

As a matter of urgency I ask the Minister of State to ensure this service will be maintained. There is no difficulty with competition for the contract and there is no lack of resources, manpower, ability and accommodation. There is no reason on the Dunmanway side for this office not reopening forthwith.