Planning Issues.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 November 2004

Tuesday, 23 November 2004

Questions (594)

John McGuinness

Question:

644 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will request a detailed report regarding the purchase of land by Trim Town Council beside Trim Castle for use as a car park for which it obtained Government funding; if all proper procedures were adhered to relative to procurement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29944/04]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Mr. Roche)

My Department has sought and received a report from Trim Town Council on issues pertinent to grant assistance of €63,486.90, IR£50,000, provided to the council in 2000 by the then Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands. This report is now under consideration.