Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if he will re-open the FÁS training centre on Bannow Road in Cabra, Dublin, as part of the jobs initiative training and re-skilling proposals; if this is not his intention, his views on the matter; his plans for the Bannow Road site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13655/11]

Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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During 2010 FÁS received a report from a firm of structural engineers commissioned to examine the condition of the roof structure of the Cabra Training Centre. This report raised concerns from a Health and Safety perspective and it was decided by FÁS to permanently close the centre in December, 2010. FÁS is currently considering options for the disposal of the site.

The staff, courses and services delivered through Cabra Training Centre have been redeployed within the FÁS Training Centre network (including the increased provision of courses in Finglas Training Centre) to ensure that training needs continue to be met. For those clients seeking career guidance and support, alternative FÁS Employment Services Offices are located in Blanchardstown, Ballyfermot, Baldoyle, Crumlin, D'Olier Street, Parnell Street and Finglas. Any persons seeking a FÁS service from the Cabra area will be accommodated in these offices.