Finian McGrath
Ceist:279 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Finance the position regarding recent developments with respect to decentralisation; and the impact same will have on families in Dublin. [21232/04]
Amharc ar fhreagraWednesday, 29 September 2004
Ceisteanna (98)
Freagraí scríofa
The most recent developments regarding the decentralisation programme include the publication of the second report of the decentralisation implementation group on 31 July 2004 and the publication of the central applications facility data on 17 September 2004. Both of these documents are available on the Department of Finance website, www.finance.gov,ie. The central applications facility data contain information on the number of applications and expressions of interest received by the central applications facility up to 7 September 2004, the deadline for priority applications.
It has been clear from the outset that the programme is an entirely voluntary one and there will be no redundancies. Those persons not wishing to relocate outside Dublin will be offered alternative public service jobs in Dublin.