The Department of Defence building in Parkgate, Infirmary Road, has been vacated arising from the relocation of the Department to Newbridge, Co Kildare under the decentralisation programme. All of the Department of Defence Dublin based civil service staff plus the Chief of Staff and a number of other military personnel have relocated to Newbridge. The Office of Public Works is responsible for accommodating the personnel and facilities vacating the Parkgate building and for the subsequent occupation of the building by other organisations. The Defence Forces Communications Centre and associated military staff will remain in Parkgate until alternative accommodation and facilities are provided. Options are being examined in conjunction with OPW. The cost of re-location of the Communications Centre will depend on the option chosen and will become available in due course.