Michael Ring
Ceist:154 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs if he is considering any other sites for the decentralisation of his Department (details supplied). [21909/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 28 May 2009
Ceisteanna (154, 155)
Michael Ring
Ceist:155 Deputy Michael Ring asked the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs the plans which have been made for the decentralisation of his Department (details supplied). [21910/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 154 and 155 together.
As the Deputy will be aware, under the decentralisation programme my Department will relocate to Charlestown, Co. Mayo. A total of 100 staff in my Department have already relocated to interim temporary accommodation in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo.
In relation to a permanent headquarters for the Department, OPW continue to liaise with the relevant authorities in relation to a site that has been identified in Charlestown, Co Mayo.
I should add that the Department of Finance were recently approached by a community development organisation in Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo in relation to a turn-key potential property for the headquarters of this Department in Kiltimagh and on foot of this approach, OPW will examine the property in question. I should emphasise that this is a prudent response to such an approach and implies no decision.