Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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601. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status of the development of an Intreo centre in Tuam, County Galway, including when it will be operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9470/16]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The Commissioners of Public Works have agreed to lease a premises in Tuam from Galway County Council for use as a public office for the Department of Social Protection. A draft lease is being progressed in consultation with the Chief State Solicitors Office and the Council’s legal services.

The Commissioners anticipate being in a position to invite tenders to fit out the building for the Department once the lease is finalised. It will not be possible to give the Deputy a firm date for completion of the works until a contract has been awarded but I am advised that works should be nearing completion by early 2017.