Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 February 2004
310 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Education and Science if his Department has carried out a risk assessment of the decentralisation plans announced by the Minister for Finance on budget day, in so far as they may impact either directly or indirectly on his Department, or an agency or body operating under the aegis of his Department; when he expects to receive the risk assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6008/04]
View answerAs a result of previous decentralisation, my Department already has a significant presence in both Athlone and Tullamore with major operational areas being located on both campuses. The further decentralisation of Dublin-based staff will allow management to oversee the consolidation of services and minimise the impact of the proposed move on the diverse services provided to the education sector. The Department is carrying out a risk analysis which should be available by the end of March 2004.
