335. Deputy Nicky McFadden asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of Intreo offices currently in operation in counties Westmeath and Longford; if further offices will open in counties Westmeath and Longford this year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40448/13]

It is expected that a total of 43 offices, including Longford, will be delivering the full Intreo service by the end of 2013. The Mullingar office in county Westmeath is scheduled for conversion to full Intreo operation during the first half of 2014.