The decentralisation programme to Kanturk involves the proposed relocation of part of the Office of Public Works. The Commissioners of Public Works are currently at an advanced stage in the acquisition of a site in Kanturk. The current number of civil servants who have applied for relocation to Kanturk is 82. With regard to the posts prescribed for Kanturk, the application list shows an over subscription at some grades and a shortfall at others. This number, which is based on first preferences, is framed on the CAF applications received up to 7 September 2004. The decentralisation implementation group will issue a further report which will deal with the indicative timelines of projects at a number of locations including Kanturk.