Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 February 2004

Tuesday, 10 February 2004

Ceisteanna (133)

Joe Costello

Ceist:

209 Mr. Costello asked the Minister for Finance the respondents in Counties Sligo and Leitrim to his Department's decentralisation programme advertised in the national newspapers before Christmas 2003; the action that will be taken by his officials to progress these applications to the next level; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3602/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Parlon)

The Office of Public Works has received a number of property proposals in respect of Carrick-on-Shannon and Sligo, the proposed decentralisation locations in Counties Leitrim and Sligo. These proposals, which include both offers of sites and buildings, are currently being analysed. This analysis includes local inspections which will be carried out over the coming days.