P J Sheehan (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Question 339: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if, further to Parliamentary Question No. 367 of 16 October 2007, the review has been completed; the conclusions of that review; the arrangements that have been made to reopen this office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29534/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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Due to the sad and untimely death of the Branch Manager in Dunmanway an arrangement had to be put in place immediately to ensure continuity of service to customers. The number of customers involved includes approximately 230 in receipt of a jobseekers payment and a further 120 on farm assist, back to work and pre retirement allowance. These customers are being facilitated by neighbouring local offices and branch offices closest to where they live.

In keeping with normal procedures when a branch office post becomes vacant, a review of the delivery of social welfare services in the area served by the branch office is undertaken to determine the most effective way of providing these services in the future. It is expected that the review will be completed in the near future.

Niall Collins (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 340: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs his plans to carry out improvements at offices (details supplied) in County Limerick. [29602/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The Office of Public Works which has responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of all my Department's offices, plan to undertake a major refurbishment of the Social Welfare Local Office in Newcastle West. Any improvement works to the entrances and exits of the car park will be addressed as part of that programme.