207 Miss Fox asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Rural Development if he plans to amalgamate the Dublin and Wicklow central applications office; the location of the proposed new office; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11557/01]

The Office of Public Works is providing office accommodation at Murrough, Wicklow town for the Departments of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, Social Community and Family Affairs, Environment and Local Government and the Revenue Commissioners.

Veterinary and livestock work in respect of Wicklow east and farm development service work for the Wicklow county will be dealt with in the new offices.