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Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 March 2004

Tuesday, 23 March 2004

Ceisteanna (162, 163)

Pat Breen

Ceist:

157 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Finance if he will consider a proposal by Industry Ennis to decentralise some information technology units to Ennis in view of the fact that Ennis has important IT infrastructure and is Ireland’s information age town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8445/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

An implementation committee was set up immediately after the budget announcement on decentralisation to drive forward the programme. Among its terms of reference was the provision to Government of advice on 835 IT posts included in the programme. The implementation committee will report to Government on its overall implementation plan by the end of March 2004.

Pat Breen

Ceist:

158 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Finance when decentralisation of revenue staff to Kilrush in County Clare will take place; if he has identified offices for such transfer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8446/04]

Amharc ar fhreagra

I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the timescale for the decentralisation of 50 staff to Kilrush is dependent on the availability of suitable accommodation in the location and the completion of the decentralisation implementation committee's implementation plan. A site has not yet been identified in Kilrush. The OPW is undertaking an initial assessment of proposals.

Question No. 159 answered with QuestionNo. 54.
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