Dan Neville
Ceist:231 Mr. Neville asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding decentralisation to the integrated Shannon decentralisation network proposed for the towns of Newcastle West, Kilrush and Listowel. [3363/03]
Written Answers. - Decentralisation Programme.
The Government is committed to moving forward the progressive decentralisation of Government offices and agencies taking into account the national spatial strategy. As I have previously said on many occasions, there is a wide range of important issues that must be taken into consideration and it is not possible for me to state at this time when the Government will be in a position to take a decision on the issue of decentralisation. However, all of the numerous submissions and cases made to my Department, including that received in respect of the integrated Shannon decentralisation network for the towns of New castle West, Kilrush and Listowel, will be given full consideration in these deliberations.