1774 Deputy Seán Power asked the Minister for Defence the position regarding the planned decentralisation of his Department to Newbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32968/10]

The Office of Public Works is responsible for the construction and fit-out of the Department's new premises on Station Road, Newbridge. The fit-out of the building is being completed. The relocation of all of the Department's Dublin-based staff and a number of military personnel is expected to take place within a number of weeks.