Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 November 2004

Wednesday, 10 November 2004

Ceisteanna (116)

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Ceist:

163 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Finance if a site has been acquired for the decentralisation of the Department of Arts, Sport and Tourism in Killarney, County Kerry; if so, the location of the site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28417/04]

Freagraí scríofa

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

The Office of Public Works has identified a number of potentially suitable sites in Killarney. The detailed evaluation process is at an advanced stage and preliminary acquisition negotiations are in hand.