Plans for new Tusla headquarters in Mayo county town approved

PLANS by Tusla, the child and family agency, to provide a new local area office in Mayo have received the green light.

The centre will be located adjacent to the Castlebar Primary Care Centre, at Moneen Road.

AbbeyBrees Limited sought permission from Mayo County Council to construct a two-storey building above undercroft car and cycle parking, with the floor space measuring 1,815 square metres.

The agency is currently operating from offices at Mill Lane, off Main Street, in Castlebar town centre.

A planner’s assessment noted how the Tusla local area office will replace a previously granted nursing home and independent living unit facility.

The site is the optimal location for the area offices as it offers a potential for clustering of complementary and related services. Many Tusla offices throughout the country are co-located with primary care centres or are located in healthcare settings.