Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 1336: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs her plans in relation to an office (details supplied) in County Mayo to upgrade or renovate this facility; if her attention has been drawn to the conditions of that building; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30725/08]

Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 1337: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if a building (details supplied) in County Mayo has been surveyed from a health and safety point of view; the findings of the survey; the works proposed as a result of it; if this property has been deemed a health and safety risk from its employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [30726/08]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1336 and 1337 together.

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has responsibility for the procurement and maintenance of all my Department's office accommodation. It is currently examining the possibility of relocating the Ballina Local Office to space within Government Buildings, Ballina on an interim basis. In addition, the feasibility of redeveloping the former Garda Station site as a social welfare local office in Ballina is under review.

A health and safety statement and risk assessment are in place for this office. No unacceptable health and safety risks to staff have been identified in this context.