Niall Collins (Limerick County, Fianna Fail)
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999. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection the projects mentioned in the national development plan 2018 to 2027 that come under her Department's remit or bodies under its aegis; and the estimated completion dates for each project in tabular form. [12989/18]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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There are two projects mentioned in the National Development Plan 2018 to 2027 that come under my Department's remit. These are additional ICT modernisation and the refurbishment of my Department’s Áras Mhic Dhiarmada building.

In relation to ICT modernisation, my Department continues to invest in projects to modernise its business systems and ICT infrastructure. This involves the continued migration of business functionality to the Department’s strategic ICT platform and the development of a digital services platform. It also includes continued investment in datacentres, physical ICT infrastructure, security systems, and ensuring that the complex ICT environment remains fit for purpose. This work will be ongoing.

With regard to my Department’s Aras Mhic Dhiarmada building, this building was completed in 1953. In addition to being the headquarters of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection, it is a building of significant architectural interest. Given its age, it is now in need of significant refurbishment. My Department is engaging with the Office of Public Works in order to identify the necessary works and to agree a timeframe for their completion. Until all requisite surveys have been completed and a programme of works has been agreed I am not in a position to indicate an estimated completion date for the project.