The Government is also conscious of other issues which may impact on the success of a new programme such as proximity to third level education facilities, convenient access to Dublin, the scale of particular offices being relocated and availability of services. The Government is particularly determined that any large-scale programme should do nothing to compromise the efficient delivery of public services. To that end it invited the SMI implementation group to contribute its views as to the most efficient way to proceed. These views will be of considerable use and assistance in informing the Government's decision.