Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 February 2005

Tuesday, 15 February 2005

Questions (246)

John McGuinness

Question:

295 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if a property solution has been identified for the Health and Safety Authority in Thomastown, County Kilkenny; if he will confirm the numbers of staff involved in each; the number that have offered to transfer; the steps he is taking to promote both locations; if local interest groups can assist the Department in marketing the locations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4892/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Killeen)

The Office of Public Works is currently working on a property solution for the Health and Safety Authority in Thomastown, County Kilkenny, and a decision has not yet been made. Some 111 posts in the authority are identified for transfer to Thomastown. Eight staff of the authority have indicated an expression of interest to relocate to Thomastown. In addition, 40 expressions of interest have been received from the wider civil and public service.