Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 131: To ask the Minister for Finance in view of the most recent report of the decentralisation implementation group the status of the Government's proposal to relocate 250 Revenue staff to Athy, County Kildare; if a suitable site for the proposed offices has been identified; if the proposed offices will be built or purchased; if he envisages any provisions for an interim move to Athy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32388/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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I am advised by the Revenue Commissioners that the Office of Public Works (OPW) are assessing a number of possibilities for permanent accommodation in Athy for the Revenue staff. The assessment of these possibilities has not yet been completed. Proposals received to date relate to sites, however the OPW are prepared to consider accommodation solutions involving existing buildings, if these meet the particular requirements of the Revenue Commissioners.

I am also informed that the OPW are considering a number of proposals for interim accommodation in Athy for an advance group of approximately 50 staff. They hope to finalise a decision on an interim solution in the near future.