Written answers
Tuesday, 19 April 2005
Department of Finance
Decentralisation Programme
9:00 pm
Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 254: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the progress of the 2003 decentralisation programme as it applies to locations identified in County Kildare; when accommodation will be available in Newbridge and the Curragh; when sites will be finally identified for office accommodation in Kildare and Athy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11864/05]
Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Office of Public Works has identified a State-owned site at the Curragh to accommodate the Army headquarters. The OPW will proceed shortly with the planning process with a view to having a contractor on site by the end of 2005. Negotiations are at an advanced stage with Kildare County Council on a site in Newbridge. Subject to no unforeseen difficulties, the OPW expects to commence construction works before the end of this year.
A number of sites are being considered for the Revenue Commissioners in Athy. The OPW awaits a decision by An Bord Pleanála on the proposed new inner relief street in the town. The OPW is at the initial stages of a site selection process in Kildare and this issue is being proactively pursued.
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