Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)

I am pleased the cost-benefit analysis will be published — I was going to ask that question next. Is it realistic in the current climate to anticipate that the properties will be sold for any kind of a decent price? PDFORRA sees the change of station allowance as costing the State approximately €2 million and travel allowance for an 18-month period as costing approximately €3.7 million. That does not tally with the Minister's figures. I take it that he contests those figures vigorously. PDFORRA says that to provide the facilities its members will need at the locations to which they are being transferred would cost approximately €30 million. The Minister did not respond to that in general but would also contest it. Deputy Deenihan asked earlier when the facilities will be ready. Has the Minister any idea when the proper facilities will be available?

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