Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 September 2008

Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Questions (88, 89, 90)

Joan Burton

Question:

189 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach if he will list in regard to his Department and State agencies or bodies operating under the aegis of his Department, the original proposal announced in December 2003 in regard to decentralisation; the position in regard to each such proposed decentralisation; the number which have been completed; the number of persons who have been relocated; the number and proportion who have been relocated from Dublin or from other locations; the number of projects that have to be completed; the target date for completion in each case; the number of proposed projects that will not proceed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32021/08]

Kieran O'Donnell

Question:

192 Deputy Kieran O’Donnell asked the Taoiseach the moneys under the decentralisation programme for the period from 3 July to date in 2008 that have been expended, properties purchased and employees decentralised specifying all relevant locations under each of these headings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32121/08]

Joan Burton

Question:

195 Deputy Joan Burton asked the Taoiseach the number of civil servants and other public servants in his Department who had been decentralised from Dublin to other locations by the original deadline for the completion of the plan of December 2006; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33064/08]

Written answers

The Taoiseach

I propose to take Questions Nos. 189, 192 and 195 together.

The Deputy will be aware that there are no proposals to decentralise my Department or any of the agencies or bodies under its aegis and that the Department of Finance has responsibility in Government for the overall Decentralisation Programme.