Vol. 455 No. 8
377 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the consultations, if any, that took place with staff in his Department prior to the announcement of decentralisation to Johnstown Castle, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13296/95]
The decision in principle to decentralise a part of my Department to Johnstown Castle, County Wexford was made by the Government prior to consultations with the staff generally. Senior staff in my Department were consulted. The consultation process involving the detailed arrangements for the transfers has commenced.
379 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the number of staff in his Department that have applied to work at Johnstown Castle, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13303/95]
380 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and Forestry the steps, if any, taken by his Department to recruit staff for decentralisation to Johnstown Castle, County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13304/95]
I propose to take Questions Nos. 379 and 380 together.
