asked the Minister for Local Government what is the present position in relation to the compulsory acquisition of the Mooney Estate at Walkinstown by Dublin County Council.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Acquisition of County Dublin Estate.
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The report of the inspector who held the inquiry in relation to the compulsory purchase order in which these lands are included is being examined and I hope to be in a position to convey a decision to the local authority in the matter shortly.
Can the Minister say how long it has taken to put this compulsory purchase order through?
I should imagine a couple of years.
I would say three.
I have an idea it was two but I shall not argue about it.
Is there any good reason why it should take that length of time? This is land which is urgently required for a recreation centre for people in a very populous area.
There are probably reasons in every case for a certain timelag. Just what the reasons might be in this case, I would not be in a position to say immediately to the Deputy. However, if he wants any details of that sort, I probably could supply him with some of the reasons for the delay.