Vol. 461 No. 2
127 Dr. Moffatt asked the Minister for Agriculture. Food and Forestry when he will announce the transfer of the five acres at the Black Gates, Killala Road, Ballina, County Mayo, to the local residents associations for further development of the area in view of the fact that they have formed a limited company for this purpose and also to comply with his wishes on this issue. [2650/96]
The Deputy will be aware that in November, 1995 officials of my Department met with a delegation which included representatives of the Killala Road Residents' Association to discuss the position regarding the lands in question. At that meeting, it was agreed to afford the residents' association time to bring forward proposals, possibly in conjunction with Ballina Urban District Council, for acquisition of the property with a view to its subsequent development for public amenity purposes. It was further agreed that in the meantime the property would not be offered for sale. I have honoured that commitment. Within the past few days, my Department has received proposals from the residents' association. These will have to be assessed before any further decisions can be taken.
