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andMr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if he envisages any reduction in the number of Customs and Excise officials on the completion of the EC internal market in 1992; if so, the steps he intends to take to provide alternative employment; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
26.
asked the Minister for Finance, in view of the implications for security and the monitoring of the movement of people and goods, if the Customs and Excise service will be reformed to meet the needs of the post-1992 situation; if it is proposed to issue any Green or White Paper or other discussion document on the issue; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
44.
asked the Minister for Finance the intentions he has in relation to the redeployment of Customs and Excise staff in the context of the completion of the European Internal Market; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
121.
asked the Minister for Finance, in view of the remark made by the Minister of State at the Department of Industry and Commerce, Deputy Séamus Brennan, with reference to the position of Customs and Excise officers currently employed on the Border, the provisions which will be made for their redeployment.
125.
asked the Minister for Finance the present position regarding persons employed by Customs and Excise on the Border post in 1992; if there will be long-term employment for them in view of the fact that some of these people will be considering settling down in the Border region; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 23, 26, 44, 121 and 125 together.
At this stage, it is not possible to accurately assess the relevant staffing implications in advance of definite proposals emerging in relation to the completion of the internal market. However, my Department and the Revenue Commissioners will be keeping the situation under review in consultation, as appropriate, with the staff interests concerned, including those representing the staff serving in the Border region.
