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99 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for the Marine and Natural Resources the progress being made by the sub-committee overseeing the relocation of the Marine Institute to Galway; the discussions there have been with staff or union representatives; the estimated cost of the relocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28942/01]
Discussions on the relocation of the Marine Institute with a subcommittee of departmental council established for this purpose are ongoing. The subcommittee comprises staff, unions and management. This process of dialogue has been undertaken throughout in line with the principles of partnership and free and open exchange. I am pleased to inform the House that staff recently voted in favour of an interim collective agreement. I will brief the House on further developments in due course.
