Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2006

Thursday, 1 June 2006

Questions (133)

John Perry

Question:

133 Mr. Perry asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources further to the purchase of a site in Cavan Town for the decentralisation of his Department, the amount the site cost; the amount the current Department headquarters expect to be sold for; the number of staff members who have signed up to move to Cavan; the number of senior staff members who have agreed to move to Cavan; when he expects to finalise the move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21487/06]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. N. Dempsey)

The property element of the Government's Decentralisation Programme, including the acquisition of sites and associated costs and the disposal of State property is a matter for the Office of Public Works (OPW). I have no function in this matter.

Twenty-seven staff members have formally signed up to decentralise to Cavan. Of that number, five are of senior rank (Assistant Principal and above).