Decentralisation Programme.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 February 2005

Tuesday, 8 February 2005

Ceisteanna (453)

Billy Timmins

Ceist:

506 Mr. Timmins asked the Minister for Defence the number of personnel who, on applying for promotion in his Department since January 2004, have been required to sign an agreement that they are willing to decentralise; how many of them refused to sign the agreement; if this impacted on their promotion or otherwise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4078/05]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Defence (Mr. O’Dea)

Since January 2004 there have been three personnel, who on being promoted in my Department were required to sign an undertaking that they would relocate to Newbridge under the decentralisation programme. To date, no one has refused to sign the undertaking.