Paudie Coffey (Waterford, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Social Protection when the pathways to work initiative will be rolled out to Waterford City and County; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [50558/12]

Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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The Pathways to Work document states that the introduction of the new Intreo service is a multi-annual project. All elements of the Intreo service will be operational in four offices by the end of November 2012 and a further six offices are expected to be live by the end of the year.

The plans for 2013 are now being developed and the selection of offices will depend upon a range of factors including availability of suitable accommodation and the necessary skilled and trained staff being available in a location to deliver the full range of services.

I will announce the names of the next phase of offices when the final selections have been made.