Department employees on the move
The move results from the introduction of the single farm payment and is part of the department’s overall decentralisation process.
Minister Joe Walsh said yesterday some 50 staff will be located to Portlaoise in the coming weeks, bringing the total complement in the town to almost 300. Further transfers will continue on a phased basis until the total reaches 650.
Mr Walsh said the acquisition of interim office accommodation to facilitate the initial move is being pursued as a matter of urgency with the Office of Public Works. Progress is also being made towards the selection of a suitable site to house the department’s HQ.
