Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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187. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the cost of installing a changing place facility for adults with disabilities in Áras an Uachtaráin; his plans to construct more of these facilities; the proposed locations of each; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23513/17]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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Changing place is a combined toilet, shower and changing room for use by people with complex and multiple disabilities who require the help of assistants.

In 2016, a changing place facility was installed in Áras an Uachtaráin at a cost of just over €60,000.

Work is underway to provide a changing place facility in Farmleigh. Planning permission has been obtained and tenders for its construction will shortly be invited.

The Commissioners of Public Works are assessing the suitability of other properties for the provision of changing place facilities. Consideration will be given to progressing further projects once these assessments are complete and subject to availability of funding.