Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 374: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if, in relation to decentralisation proposals that are relevant to his Department he is satisfied that sufficient numbers of staff at secretary and assistant secretary level are willing to decentralise; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5025/06]

Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Question 375: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if the Secretary General of his Department has consulted with officers at assistant secretary level regarding decentralisation; the number who have expressed an interest in decentralising; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5040/06]

Noel Dempsey (Meath, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 374 and 375 together.

The Secretary General of the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has consulted all the assistant secretaries and the deputy secretary general about decentralisation. The issue will be kept under review as the programme for decentralisation proceeds. All new posts at assistant secretary level have a specific requirement for the appointee to be based in the decentralised location. I am satisfied that these arrangements will continue to be adequate.