Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 5 November 2008
236 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the current and capital expenditure which has been incurred to date in respect of the decentralisation projects which have been deferred until a further review occurs in 2011. [38900/08]
View answerNo expenditure, either current or capital, has been incurred in respect of the decentralisation projects which the Government has deferred pending a review in 2011.
237 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of persons who have been relocated to each of the decentralised locations established by units or agencies under his Department; the floor areas and occupancy capacity of each of the facilities concerned; and the date by which it is intended to complete the transfer of remaining staff. [38915/08]
View answer10 posts from the Department's Road Haulage function and 40 Road Safety Authority Posts were decentralised to Loughrea and the move was completed in July 2007. The decentralisation of an additional 62 Road Safety Authority posts (which were not part of the original Government decision) to Ballina was also achieved. The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) has recruited 36 staff for Shannon who are now located there. Details of the occupancy capacity of each of the facilities is a matter for the Office of Public Works. As a result of the recent Government Budget Announcement the remainder of the decentralisation moves for my Department have been postponed and are due to be reviewed in 2011. These are listed in the table.
|
Organisation |
Location |
Total No. of Posts due to decentralise |
|
National Roads Authority |
Ballinasloe |
112 |
|
Irish Aviation Authority |
Shannon |
100 |
|
CIE Group |
Mitchelstown |
200 |
|
A combination of accident investigation functions & other safety related areas |
Drogheda |
37 |
238 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the number of staff moves that have been necessitated by the decentralisation programme in units or agencies in his Department distinguishing the moves at managerial or technical level. [38930/08]
View answerWork was completed in respect of the decentralisation of both Departmental and Road Safety Authority staff in July 2007. The decentralisation of 50 staff to Loughrea was among the priority moves in the Government's programme. This comprised 40 staff of the Road Safety Authority, including 2 staff at managerial level, and no technical staff. The move also involved 10 Departmental staff, that included 1 staff member at managerial level, and again, none at technical level. Decentralisation of an additional 62 Road Safety Authority posts (which were not part of the original government decision) to Ballina was also achieved. This included 1 staff member at managerial level, and 3 technical staff.
239 Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Transport the facilities in Dublin which units or agencies under his Department, plan to vacate as a result of the decentralisation programme; the floor areas involved; and when it is planned that they will be realised. [38945/08]
View answerThere are currently no plans by my Department to vacate any facilities in Dublin as a result of the decentralisation programme. Following the recent Government Budget announcement, the decentralisation programme for my Department has been postponed and is due to be reviewed in 2011.
