Brian O'Shea (Waterford, Labour)
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Question 99: To ask the Minister for Finance the progress made in the discussions between his Department and the IMPACT trade union in relation to progressing outstanding issues regarding the decentralisation of professional and technical staff across the civil service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38280/06]

Brian Cowen (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy will be aware, there are structures in place, through General Council and the Sub-group of General Council on Decentralisation, to progress discussions in relation to the decentralisation of professional and technical posts across the civil service.

Particular issues remain to be resolved in relation to the decentralisation of professional and technical posts. Papers setting out options in relation to staff remaining in Dublin and promotions arrangements have been tabled with the unions representing professional & technical personnel. I remain confident that these matters can be addressed with the active co-operation of all parties involved in the implementation effort.