Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 October 2006
113 Mr. English asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the position with regard to the sourcing of a property to house the decentralised Irish Aid operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34435/06]
View answerUnder the Government's decentralisation programme, the Development Cooperation Directorate of the Department of Foreign Affairs, which is the Headquarters of Irish Aid and currently based in Dublin, will decentralise to Limerick.
The Office of Public Works (OPW) is responsible for the provision of office accommodation for the Directorate in Limerick. The OPW has identified a suitable location on Henry Street in Limerick city centre, and has advised my Department that lease terms have been agreed with the developer. The developer has indicated that he is now aiming for the building to be fully fitted out and ready for use by September 2007. In addition, the availability of temporary accommodation for a possible advance move in May 2007 is now being explored with the Office of Public Works.
