Marcella Corcoran Kennedy (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 110: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the plans he has for the offices of Shannon Development in Birr, County Offaly; if staff are to be moved to another location; if moneys spent on this office can be recouped by the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36856/11]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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The movement of staff within Shannon Development and the refurbishment of its offices are day to day matters for which I have no responsibility. I am informed by Shannon Development, however, that it currently has no plans for its offices in Birr or to relocate staff based there.

The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform announced details of the Government's intention to reform the Public Sector on 17 November 2011. Shannon Development was identified as one of the agencies which will be subject to a review, in the context of the recommendations contained within the Mid West Task Force Report, and that such review is to be completed by end June 2012.

The recommendations of the Report of the Mid West Task Force relate mainly to the programmes and structures of the industrial development and other agencies in the region. My Department is currently in contact with a number of other Departments regarding the Report's recommendations. This consultation process will be completed shortly following which I will bring proposals to Government for discussion and decision.