Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 263: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs when he expects the social welfare office in Dunmanway, County Cork to re-open following its temporary closure in 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7555/08]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As provided for in my Department's Modernisation Action Plan, a strategic review of customer facing services is being undertaken this year. The terms of reference for this review provide, inter alia, for recommendations in relation to the criteria to be used to determine the locations in which my Department should have a Local Office or Branch Office presence.

The position in relation to the Branch Office in Dunmanway will be considered in the light of the report on this review. My Department has put measures in place to ensure continuity of service for customers in the Dunmanway area. These measures are working effectively.