asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will statewhat portion of the figure of £84,550 mentioned in his reply of the 4th February as the cost of certain properties at Tramore, represents moneys paid to or for services, as apart from goods, provided by the Construction Corps.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - An Bord Fáilte Tramore Properties.
The Irish Tourist Board paid a sum of £3,750 to the Department of Defence in respect of services provided by the Construction Corps in connection with the development of the board's properties in Tramore. In addition, the board provided to the corps materials costing £5,395, and there were incidental expenses amounting to about £50. The cost to the board of work done by the Construction Corps at Tramore was, therefore, £9,200 approximately.
That has all been paid?
Oh, yes.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will make available in the Oireachtas Library for inspection by members of the Oireachtas a copy of (1) the memorandum and articles of association of Tráigh Mhór (Tramore Development Company, Limited); (2) the contracts for the recent sale of property at Tramore made by An Bord Fáilte at his direction and (3) the lease giving effect to such contract.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce whether there was any, and if so what, restriction against resale by the purchasers in the contract made by An Bord Fáilte at his direction for the sale of property in Tramore; and whether there was any, and if so what, similar covenant contained in the lease giving effect to such contract.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will quote the terms of the restrictive covenant, as indicated in his reply on the 4th February, included in the lease of the property at Tramore recently sold by way of lease by An Bord Fáilte at his direction.
With the permission ofthe Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 7, 8 and 9 together.
The memorandum and articles of association of Tráigh Mhór (Tramore Development) Teoranta, can be inspected subject to the usual conditions at the office of the Registrar of Companies in Dublin Castle. I will, however, arrange to have copies placed in the Oireachtas Library. The contract for the sale of the properties at Tramore was not made at my direction but the sale was made with my approval. I do not consider it desirable, without the consent of the parties, to place a copy of the contract in the Library, but I propose to consult An Bord Fáilte and will decide the matter when the views of the parties have been obtained. The lease of the properties is only in draft form and it seems to me that it would scarcely be appropriate, in the circumstances, to ask the parties to agree that a copy of the draft should be placed in the Oireachtas Library. I will, however, ascertain their views on the question of placing in the Library a copy of the lease when it has been completed.
There is no restriction on resale by the purchasers in the contract or in the draft lease which is mentioned in the contract; but I am advised that the provisions of a restrictive covenant would apply as regards the user of the properties on resale. I understand that the covenant has been accepted in principle by the purchasers but that the wording has not been finally settled. It is contemplated to provide that the lessees may not, during the term of the lease, without the consent in writing of the lessor, use the premises, or any part thereof, or permit the same to be used for any purpose otherwise than as a hotel, guesthouse, holiday hostel, holiday home, or other purpose wholly or mainly connected with the tourist traffic.
Will the Minister indicate to me, or indicate that a question should be put down, when he gets the answer to his request from the board?
Certainly, I will.