Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 November 2005
217 Mr. G. Murphy asked the Minister for Finance the position of an application under section 30 of the State Property Act 1998 regarding an estate (details supplied); and if he will instruct the Office of Public Works to carry out works and maintenance to the estate. [36492/05]
View answerOn the basis of legal advice, the Minister for Finance made an application to the High Court in February 2004 seeking an order pursuant to section 30 of the State Property Act 1954 declaring that the property in question has become the property of the State. By order made on 9 February 2004 the High Court adjourned the matter generally with liberty to re-enter on notice to enable various persons to be notified of the claim. The Chief State Solicitor's office has informed me that proceedings will shortly be re-entered in the High Court. Another party disputes our entitlement to part of the lands adverse to that of the Minister for Finance and she will be put on notice of our application. No works can be carried out on the estate pending resolution of the legal position.
