Actions belie promises on decentralisation

YEARS ago there was a large map of Ireland in Heuston Station, Dublin, showing the railway lines of Ireland. All the flashing bulbs ran towards Dublin. Things don’t change.

Actions belie promises on decentralisation

The map has gone, but everything still gravitates towards Dublin.

The Government’s plan to decentralise 10,000-plus civil servants and, presumably, their dependents sounds admirable. It should relieve congestion in the city centre. However, every Government action since contradicts this objective.

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