Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 May 2004

Tuesday, 11 May 2004

Ceisteanna (47)

Róisín Shortall

Ceist:

74 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Defence if, in regard to proposals for decentralisation, he has plans to undertake a survey to establish the number of persons employed in his Department who are willing to move to the new locations announced by the Minister for Finance in his budget speech; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13408/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

My Department has no plans to conduct a survey of the type described by the Deputy. However, I understand the central applications facility, which will be operated by the Civil Service Commission, will be launched tomorrow. This facility will give all staff an opportunity to apply for the decentralised locations of their choice.