Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 October 2004
18 Ms Lynch asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the recent figures published by the central applications facility showing that virtually all targets in regard to staff numbers and grades required for the decentralisation programme, particularly in regard to the numbers now working in Dublin, have not been met, he proposes to review the plan announced by his predecessor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24655/04]
View answerThe latest figures from the central applications facility show there is substantial interest in the programme within the public service. There has been a substantial increase in the figures since July. We are still at a relatively early stage in the implementation process. The figures are also well in excess of those which many commentators were predicting. The CAF remains open for applications and new applications continue to be lodged. I believe that the latest CAF figures reinforce the need to press ahead with implementation of the programme.
