79 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs the number of the public offices under the control of his Department which are not accessible to people with a disability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19733/01]

Currently within my Department there are 147 buildings which are open to the public.

These buildings include 57 local offices, 69 inspectors' offices, nine family mediation services offices and 12 other public offices such as appeals and information offices.