Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 July 2008
102 Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Finance the status of the decentralisation of the Office of Public Works to Claremorris, County Mayo; the number of staff decentralised; the numbers to be decentralised; the timetable for same; the status of property acquisition and the cost involved; when the property will be ready for occupation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27819/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Office of Public Works (OPW) commenced operations in the OPW advance office in Claremorris in September 2007. There are 29 staff in place out of the 142 posts to be transferred to this location. The OPW has acquired the site for their permanent offices in Claremorris at a cost of €2.5 million. In accordance with protocols, the OPW is consulting with the Department of Finance in respect of moving to the tendering phase of the project. Following this consultative process, the timeline for the construction of permanent accommodation in Claremorris will be determined.
