Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 29 May 1990

Vol. 399 No. 3

Written Answers. - Ordnance Survey Office.

Brian Cowen

Ceist:

50 Mr. Cowen asked the Minister for Finance if a management report submitted to his Department recommends that a regional structure be set up for the Ordnance Survey; his views on the merits of this recommendation; if he will outline the proposed timescale for its implementation; if the midlands region is to be serviced by offices in Tullamore, County Offaly; and if Tullamore is the recommended location contained in the management report for the siting of the midlands regional office.

Minister for Finance (Mr. A. Reynolds)

Management of the Ordnance Survey has, at my direction, prepared a report on the possibilities and implications of setting up a number of regional offices. This report raises important cost and operational issues and my officials have sought clarification on a number of points from Ordnance Survey management. Until all relevant data has been established and considered it would be inappropriate to make any further comment in the matter.