Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 January 2013
139. Deputy Sean Fleming asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government if he will provide by Department/agency basis the number of persons who are seeking transfers to other locations; the number of transfers that took place in 2012 on a county basis on the number of transfers that took place in 2012; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2748/13]
View answerThe information requested in relation to transfers into and out of my Department that took place in 2012 by county is set out in the table.
|
County |
Transfers Out |
Transfers In |
|
Cork |
2 |
1 |
|
Donegal |
1 |
0 |
|
Dublin |
9 |
3 |
|
Galway |
2 |
0 |
|
Kildare |
1 |
0 |
|
Kilkenny |
2 |
0 |
|
Leitrim |
1 |
0 |
|
Limerick |
2 |
0 |
|
Mayo |
3 |
4 |
|
Meath |
2 |
0 |
|
Offaly |
0 |
1 |
|
Sligo |
1 |
0 |
|
Westmeath |
1 |
0 |
|
Wexford |
1 |
2 |
|
Total |
28 |
11 |
Note: County indicates the location that the officer transferred to.
These transfers include staff transfers into and out of my Department under redeployment.
In addition, other transfers arose in the context of the Government Decision relating to decentralised advance office locations. In respect of my Department’s office in Tubbercurry, the decision provides for the c on solidation of that office to my Department ’ s existing office in Ballina. To date, 22 staff have moved from Tubbercurry, Co Sligo to Ballina, Co Mayo. As part of the consolidation, my Department has facilitated the transfer of existing staff to other Departments/Offices in the region, mainly on a bilateral basis, and will continue to do so as necessary.
From time to time individual staff members may request transfers to locations, including those under the decentralisation programme. These requests are dealt with as they arise and are facilitated where possible and in liaison with other Government Departments, having regard to the centrally agreed processes for such transfers.
My Department is dealing with 25 transfer requests arising from the consolidation of the Tubbercurry and Ballina offices. A further 9 requests are on hand in relation to transfers to other locations.
The information requested in respect of agencies is not collected by my Department.
