Kevin Boxer Moran feels the proposal will work better than a similar venture 15 years ago.
A Westmeath TD is pushing for the decentralisation of civil servants in the upcoming budget.
The scheme could see government workers from a range of departments moving away from the capital to regional towns around the country.
OPW minister Kevin 'Boxer' Moran feels the proposal has a number of benefits, including relieving housing and transport demands in Dublin.
Fianna Fáil failed to introduce a similar proposal back in 2003 - but the Westmeath deputy says a more focused approach this time will make it a success:
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