Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 May 2005

Thursday, 12 May 2005

Questions (84)

David Stanton

Question:

76 Mr. Stanton asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made in the decentralisation of State agencies to Mitchelstown; the number of posts to be decentralised to this location; the number of personnel identified and willing to move to Mitchelstown; if he has secured suitable accommodation in this location for decentralisation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13423/05]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

Under the decentralisation programme, Bus Éireann headquarters posts are to be relocated to Mitchelstown. That position remains unchanged. To date, 86 posts suitable for decentralisation have been identified by the company, however, no employee has indicated a wish to move and this is being examined. Implementation issues, including the identification of accommodation, are being pursued by Bus Éireann.