Grant Payments.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 April 2004

Thursday, 1 April 2004

Questions (51)

Brian O'Shea

Question:

49 Mr. O’Shea asked the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources if he has received legal advice on the status of the money paid out and the status of the outstanding grants in relation to the construction of a marine centre at Dereenacallaha, Kenmare, County Kerry, despite reservations expressed by senior officials, and part of which has now been demolished due to the fact that it did not comply with planning requirements; the action he intends to take as a result of the legal advice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10218/04]

Written answers

Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources (Mr. D. Ahern)

As the Deputy is aware, my Department sought legal advice from the Chief State Solicitor's office on the status of the moneys paid and the status of the outstanding grant in relation to the construction of a marine centre at Dereenacallaha, Kenmare, County Kerry. My Department has not yet received the advice requested and, accordingly, I must await this advice before I make any further move on this matter.

Question No. 50 answered with QuestionNo. 37.