Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)

I have listened to the Deputy's questions. I would like the opportunity to answer them. As regards the 150 civil servants that will be decentralised before the end of this year, those are people who have gone as advance groups. I cannot click my fingers and create buildings. Also, it is a voluntary scheme and we are involved in intense negotiations with the trade unions representing the civil servants and making progress.

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