Brendan Howlin
Question:138 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if, regarding the purchase of the Oldbridge Estate, any independent valuation of the site was sought or received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16229/01]
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138 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if, regarding the purchase of the Oldbridge Estate, any independent valuation of the site was sought or received; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16229/01]
The valuation of the Oldbridge property was undertaken by the Office of Public Works' professional valuation service. An independent valuation was not considered necessary.
139 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for Finance if, regarding the purchase of the Oldbridge Estate, the purchase price included full right of way access to the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16230/01]
The main access to the Oldbridge property is from the public road. The property was purchased with the benefit of a right of way over land retained by the vendor to facilitate the development of a walking route by Meath County Council along the River Boyne and to provide an additional access point to the route.