Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Office of Public Works has identified a number of potentially suitable property solutions, which includes both sites and buildings, for the decentralisation to Listowel. It is expected that the associated evaluation process, which is at an advanced stage, will be completed shortly.

The main evaluation criteria applicable to the assessment of all property solutions on the decentralisation programme are as follows: the proposed cost of the accommodation offered either by way of lease, outright purchase or on a deferred purchase basis; the proposed timescale within which the accommodation can be provided; the quality of the design and specification; the potential for future expansion exhibited by any proposed site or building; the proximity of the site or building to amenities and any available transportation mode; the practicality of any car parking proposal submitted in respect of the site or building; and the requirement that premises should comply where appropriate with all relevant sections of health and safety legislation, building regulations and planning legislation and should be fully accessible to persons with disabilities.