Dáil Éireann debate -
Wednesday, 5 Mar 1997

Vol. 475 No. 8

Written Answers. - Decentralisation Programme.

Noel Davern

Question:

80 Mr. Davern asked the Minister for Finance the consideration, if any, he has given to the matter of decentralisation of a Government Department to south Tipperary; if he has received a request from Tipperary South Riding County Council to receive a deputation to discuss the matter; if he will meet the deputation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6194/97]

Minister for Finance (Mr. Quinn)

I can confirm to the Deputy that I have received the request referred to. I have agreed to a request from Deputy Michael Ferris to meet a deputation from Tipperary South Riding County Council to discuss the matter.