The last decentralisation by my Department took place in 1998 to Johnstown Castle, Wexford. To obtain the requisite number of persons decentralising 51 officers were relocated, 119 officers were transferred in from other Departments and 123 officers were directly recruited. As is normal practice, a general induction course was provided for all staff commencing with my Department and on the job training was given to all staff. The training provided varied from grade to grade and post to post but, on average, a month of on the job training and overlap was provided. No additional overtime costs were incurred and a separate figure for travel and subsistence is not readily available.