163 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Taoiseach the number of staff who have transferred to his Department under the decentralisation CAF or DCAF schemes and who have found that they must make a further move to another section within six months of their departmental transfer; the effect such moves have on staff morale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13113/07]

No staff who transferred to my Department under the decentralisation CAF or DCAF schemes made further moves to another section within six months of their Departmental transfer.

The Deputy will be aware that the Department of Finance is responsible for the overall decentralisation programme. The Deputy will also be aware that there are no proposals to decentralise my Department or any of the bodies under its aegis.