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Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 1: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the decentralisation programme as it affects his Department and the bodies under his aegis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17226/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: Question 2: To ask the Taoiseach the number of officials of his Department who have applied to relocate under the Government's decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17227/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Joe Higgins: Question 3: To ask the Taoiseach if he will report on the implementation of the decentralisation programme as it affects his Department. [18999/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Pat Rabbitte: Question 4: To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff in his Department, broken down by grade, who have applied to the central applications facility for transfer to locations outside Dublin under the Government's decentralisation proposals; the likely impact of these transfers on his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21339/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: Question 5: To ask the Taoiseach the number of officials from his Department who have applied to relocate under the decentralisation programme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21566/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 6: To ask the Taoiseach the way in which the Government's decentralisation plans are impacting on his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22472/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Trevor Sargent: Question 7: To ask the Taoiseach the number of staff in his Department who have applied to transfer out of Dublin under the Government's decentralisation policies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23508/04]

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Bertie Ahern: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1 to 7, inclusive, together. There are no proposals to decentralise any part of my Department or any of the bodies under its aegis. As of 7 September last, 44 members of staff in my Department had applied through the central applications facility to relocate under the decentralisation programme. The breakdown by grade is assistant principal — six;...

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: As the Taoiseach is the Head of Government, will he comment on the figures received by the central applications facility for decentralisation? In particular, what assessment has the Government carried out on the effect on the country of moving eight Ministers and the central policy making sections——

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Rory O'Hanlon: These questions refer specifically to the Taoiseach's Department.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: That man over there is in charge of the Taoiseach's Department and all other Departments.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Rory O'Hanlon: Decentralisation is the responsibility of the Minister for Finance.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: Is the Ceann Comhairle refusing to allow me to ask a question about the decentralisation programme in general?

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Rory O'Hanlon: Yes. That is a matter for the Minister for Finance.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: Does the Ceann Comhairle not think it appropriate that the Government, of which the Taoiseach is Head, announced that 10,000 civil servants would be moved in three years——

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Rory O'Hanlon: The Deputy is well aware of the Standing Orders and the Chair has no choice but to implement them. The Deputy's question refers specifically to the Taoiseach's Department.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: The Ceann Comhairle is around long enough to know well, as he often said to me——

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Dermot Ahern: So is Deputy Kenny.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Enda Kenny: ——the way one puts the question does not really matter. It is the consequence of putting that in, that you want to get at him to see what other information he can give you.

Decentralisation Programme. (5 Oct 2004)

Brian Cowen: Shoddy work.