Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 8 Jun 2000

Vol. 520 No. 5

Written Answers. - Decentralisation Programme.

Michael Creed

Question:

115 Mr. Creed asked the Minister for Finance if he has received a submission from a town (details supplied) in County Cork regarding the towns suitability as a centre for decentralisation of a Government department, a State or semi-State organisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16216/00]

Minister or Finance (Mr. Mc Creevy)

I have received a submission for decentralisation to Macroom town. I am currently considering this submission along with the many others received from centres throughout the country. I intend that the Government will be in a position to take decisions relating to the new programme of decentralisation by the end of July.