Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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1230. To ask the Minister for Social Protection if all Intreo offices are accessible for those with a disability; if not, the locations of offices which are not accessible; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34636/17]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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When works were being carried out to existing buildings to convert them to Intreo Centres, universal accessibility was incorporated into the design where it was feasible. In a small number of situations it was not feasible to incorporate full universal accessibility as part of the Intreo roll out.

My Department deals with any accessibility issues where we become aware of them and arrange with the OPW to have any necessary works carried out as soon as possible. For example, my Department’s Facilities Management Unit is making arrangements for some changes to the main entrance in the Intreo Centre in Kilkenny in order to address an accessibility issue.

I have received no feedback or complaints about accessibility to Intreo Centres for people with a disability. My Department is carrying out a programme of review and maintenance of Intreo Centres. If the Deputy is aware of any accessibility issues I can pass the information on to my Facilities Management Unit who can address the issue as part of that programme.