Joanna Tuffy (Dublin Mid West, Labour)
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Question 43: To ask the Minister for Social and Family Affairs the reason for the delay in finalising the lease on accommodation in an area (details supplied) in County Dublin for the temporary social welfare office; and if, in view of the increased numbers on the live register for the area, she will give the matter the priority it deserves. [23419/09]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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I understand that the Chief State Solicitor's Office has confirmed to the Office of Public Works (OPW) that the lease on the premises in question will be executed on or before next Friday, 12th June. Negotiations on the lease were protracted as this is a subletting arrangement and there are two firms of solicitors involved in the transaction. The OPW has been asked to make every effort to expedite the fit out of the premises in order that it can be opened for business at the earliest opportunity.