Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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Question 133: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if the cost benefit analysis report on the closure of the Kinsealy Teagasc facility, County Dublin is to hand yet; and when he intends to publish the document and report on it to Dáil Éireann. [28764/12]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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As I have stated in previous replies on this matter, the decision to close Kinsealy Research Centre is an operational matter for Teagasc. They are responsible for the day to day running of the organisation including decisions relating to the network of offices. Ministerial responsibility is confined to matters of policy in accordance with the Act establishing Teagasc and the Minister does not interfere in the day-to-day operations of Teagasc.

I understand Teagasc has prepared a detailed Business Case on the rationale for closing Kinsealy and transferring staff and activities to Ashtown Research Centre. They are satisfied that the move will give rise to significant annual cost savings with an expected payback arising from relocation savings over a 7 year period. The Deputy may wish to contact Teagasc directly for further information.