Brian O'Shea
Question:72 Mr. O'Shea asked the Minister for Finance if he will outline the present status of the decentralisation programme for Government Departments; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Departmental Decentralisation Programme.
The Government decision to pursue a programme of decentralisation of Government Departments is progressing satisfactorily. The following is the position to date:
(a)Phase I
Phase I of the decentralisation programme was completed in 1989 and provided for the relocation of public servants to four provincial centres as follows:
|
Location |
Date Completed |
Department |
Staff Numbers |
|
Cavan |
February 1989 |
Agriculture |
150 |
|
Galway |
March 1989 |
Defence |
188 |
|
Sligo |
March 1989 |
Social Welfare |
310 |
|
Ballina |
June 1989 |
Environment |
265 |
(b)Phase II (Tranche I)
This provided for decentralisation to three provincial centres as follows:
|
Location |
Date Completed |
Department |
Staff Numbers |
|
Letterkenny |
July 1990 |
Social Welfare |
190 |
|
Killarney |
July 1990 |
Justice |
140 |
|
Athlone |
July 1991 |
Education |
180 |
(c)Phase II (Tranche II)
This comprises the following centres:
|
Location |
Department |
Staff Numbers |
|
Ennis |
Revenue |
200 Completed September 1991 |
|
Nenagh |
Revenue |
200 Due for completion December 1991 |
|
Limerick |
Revenue |
550 Due for completion end of 1992 |
(d)Phase III (Tranche I)
Preliminary applications have been sought and received from developers interested in the following projects:
|
Location |
Department |
Staff Numbers |
|
Cork |
Central Statistics Office |
500 approximately |
|
Tullamore |
Education |
200 approximately |
|
Longford |
Social Welfare |
200 approximately |
The briefs of accommodation etc., are being finalised and when completed, tenders will be invited from selected developers in accordance with normal tendering procedures.
(e)Phase III (Tranche II)
The following projects are at preliminary planning stage:
|
Location |
Department |
Staff Numbers |
|
Kilkenny |
Marine/Companies Registration Office |
125-150 |
|
Wexford |
Environment/Revenue Commissioners |
150-200 |
|
Portlaoise |
Agriculture |
150-200 |
|
Dundalk |
Office of Public Works/Revenue Commissioners |
125-150 |
|
Waterford |
Social Welfare/Telecom |
150-200 |