I propose to take Questions Nos. 904, 953, 954 and 957 to 959, inclusive, together.
The resolution process arose in the context of legal proceedings which were adjourned to afford relevant parties the opportunity to work together, under the chairmanship of Mr. Justice Finnegan (retired President of the High Court), to identify a way forward in relation to the complex problems at Priory Hall. I am not a party to those proceedings and I became aware earlier this month that, regrettably, the process has not identified a basis on which the parties could agree to bring to a conclusion the various matters at issue at Priory Hall.
Earlier this week I announced a move by Government to convene a process with stakeholders to identify fair and equitable solutions for Priory Hall residents and for the future of the complex.
The most pressing issue is finding a solution to the unacceptable position in which the former owner occupiers find themselves. I have asked senior officials from my Department to make contact with the stakeholders best placed to deliver the necessary solutions and to ask the parties concerned to come together in good faith on this complex matter.
The full resolution of the Priory Hall situation is the ultimate goal. However, after two years in personally very difficult circumstances, it is vital above all else that the former residents are quickly facilitated in getting on with their lives. I have set down a short period of 21 days to reach conclusions on the matter and I would urge all parties to work together constructively towards that end.