The Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council says the new civic offices will deliver “the best possible use of money”.
Yesterday, local representatives voted in favour of progressing with plans to develop a new facility.
The proposed new offices will bring together council staff currently working from four locations in the county town.
A review of Monaghan County Council’s current buildings found they lacked in accessibility, energy efficiency and had insufficient meeting rooms.
It was estimated that between rent, rates and maintenance, a new headquarters would save the local authority over €900,000 per year.
Councillors were also told that have the unit in Monaghan town would bring economic benefits to the community.
Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, Colm Carthy proposed that the plans at Rooskey are developed, and he says it will provide savings and benefits for many years to come.
The motion was supported by the majority of the council, with Independent Paudge Connolly tabling a counter-proposal that the council examine other ways of using owned buildings.
Seamus Treanor seconded the counter-motion and argued now isn’t the time to be undertaking such projects.
