Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 21 Apr 1998

Vol. 489 No. 6

Written Answers. - Departmental Property.

John McGuinness

Question:

682 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Education and Science if he will sanction an application by Grennan equestrian centre, County Kilkenny, to purchase lands adjacent to its present site in view of the fact that the land is urgently required and a proposal and costing is with the Department for some time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8640/98]

Minister for Education and Science (Mr. Martin)

My Department is currently awaiting an independent valuation on the site in question. When this is available full consideration will be given to the proposal.