Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)

Deputy Kenny, unfortunately, is not a supporter of the programme. In this phase of the programme, over 6,000 public and civil servants will be relocated. Over 14,000 public and civil servants applied to the Central Applications Facility, which highlights a significant demand. The programme and relocation must also fit in with the proper management and skills sets that are required in the various organisations which are being administratively relocated. I do not agree with the characterisation that it has not been a success. As Deputy Kenny said, he cannot indicate any location where it has not been a success and completed. Speak to any staff in decentralised offices——

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