Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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Question 150: To ask the Minister for Finance the information available from the central applications facility in respect of applications from civil servants and other public servants currently located in Dublin who wish to transfer to new locations outside of Dublin under the Government's decentralisation programme; the way in which this compares with the Government target of 10,300; if agreement has been reached with all public service unions regarding promotional opportunities for those who choose to move and those who opt to remain where they are; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33060/05]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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The latest figures from the central applications facility show there is very substantial interest in the programme. During the period for priority applications up to 7 September 2004, approximately 9,000 applications were made. Over 8,000 of these were from civil servants with the balance made up of applications from public servants. Some 4,813 of the applications were from civil and public servants — 4,236 civil servants and 577 public servants — currently located in Dublin. New applications for decentralisation continue to be received. Over 1,300 new applications have been received since September 2004.

Discussions are continuing between the management and the Civil Service unions on the implementation of the programme.