Brendan Ryan (Dublin North, Labour)
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Question 93: To ask the Minister for Finance the timeline for the construction and completion of the local social welfare office in Balbriggan, County Dublin, thus avoiding the need for recipients to travel to the city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22132/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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A new temporary Department of Social Protection office at Mill Street, Balbriggan opened in July 2010. In addition to this office the provision of an additional integrated office for the Department of Social Protection's National Employment and Entitlements Service (NEES) in Balbriggan has been agreed as a priority project. OPW and the Department are endeavouring to finalise the brief of requirements for the NEES in Balbriggan with the intention of providing suitable accommodation as soon as possible. The timeline for provision of this accommodation will depend on the availability of suitable options in that location.

Brendan Ryan (Dublin North, Labour)
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Question 94: To ask the Minister for Finance the timeline for the construction and completion of the proposed full local social welfare office in Swords, County Dublin, thus avoiding the need for recipients to travel to the city centre; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22133/11]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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A temporary Public Office was opened on North Street, Swords in June 2009 and a suitable long term accommodation solution has been identified in Swords for a new Local Office to meet the requirements of the Department of Social Protection. The main lease terms and conditions have been agreed and final letting and pre-letting agreements are being prepared for completion with the landlord in question. An exact programme for construction will be agreed with the developer on the signing of these contracts.