asked the Minister for Justice if negotiations are taking place between officials of his Department and officials of the Department of Fisheries and Forestry in connection with the acquisition of Kinnitty Castle, County Offaly, for use as a detention centre; and if he will make a detailed statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Kinnitty Castle, Offaly.
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Limerick East): It is not now proposed that the Department of Justice should acquire the castle for any purpose.