Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 April 2008

Tuesday, 8 April 2008

Questions (80)

Rory O'Hanlon

Question:

141 Deputy Rory O’Hanlon asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position on the provision of premises for decentralisation in Carrickmacross, County Monaghan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13221/08]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Noel Ahern)

Under the Government's Decentralisation Programme it is proposed to decentralise 85 civil servants from the Department of Social and Family Affairs to Carrickmacross.

The OPW initially decided to participate in a Monaghan County Council backed mixed use development in the town in order to meet the requirements of the Department. This development, for a variety of reasons outside the control of OPW, did not proceed. OPW is now examining further options with Monaghan County Council.