This article is from page 11 of the 2006-09-05 edition of The Clare People. OCR mistakes are to be expected so download the original SWF or the rendered page 11 JPG
WHEN the Revenue Commissioners transfer to Kilrush in November, the town will welcome 70 new civil servants and not 50, as originally planned.
Unlike many towns listed as locations for Government offices under decentralisation, Kilrush has proven popular among workers.
So popular a location is Kilrush for civil servants, it is believed the original 50 positions could be filled twice over.
The number of employees is now expected to reach 70, including part-time employees and job share workers.
The lease for the decentralisation offices has been signed, but the Office of Public Works is remaining tight-lipped as to its exact location.
Local knowledge suggests however that the relocating civil servants will share a building already occupied by Bill Pay in Cappa.
A third of the 50 Revenue Commissioners’ staff destined for the West Clare town are believed to be coming from Ennis, another third from Limerick and one-third from Dublin.
Welcoming the move, Kilrush Senator Brendan Daly (FF) said the new jobs would help in Kilrush’s rejuvenation.
The Cooraclare politician pointed to the renovation of old buidings, planting flowers and ongoing work to attract new businesses to the town.
He said the influx of civil servants would encourage further service industries to the west Clare capital, creating a vibrancy in the town.
While other towns across the country, including Shannon, have been struggling to encourage civil servants to relocate, Kilrush has never had a problem enticing Government staff.