Clare Daly (Dublin North, Socialist Party)
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17. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will re-examine a site (details supplied) in Balbriggan, County Dublin as the most advantageous location for the Intreo office, with substantial car-parking and which would serve to rejuvenate this part of the town. [16718/14]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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The Commissioners of Public Works have been seeking a suitable property in Balbriggan to accommodate a Department of Social Protection Intreo service for the town and surrounding catchment area in a central and accessible location that represents best value for the exchequer.

The former shopping centre property was evaluated and ruled out initially in December 2011 when it was proposed in response to an advertising campaign seeking suitable accommodation and a recent re-evaluation of the premises has been undertaken by the Commissioners of Public Works, which indicates that substantial funds would be involved to bring the building up to modern standards.