Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 June 2004

Wednesday, 16 June 2004

Ceisteanna (64)

Joe Costello

Ceist:

99 Mr. Costello 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 2004 speech; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17833/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence (Mr. M. Smith)

My Department has no plans at present to conduct a survey of the type described by the Deputy. However, the Deputy will be aware that the central applications facility was recently launched by the Civil Service Commission. This facility will give all staff an opportunity to apply for the decentralised locations of their choice.