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Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 27 January 2021

Wednesday, 27 January 2021

Questions (267)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

267. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform further to Parliamentary Question No. 320 of 29 September 2020, the status of the proposed transfer of Westgate House, Drogheda to Louth County Council; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4352/21]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

In relation to the property in question, my officials have informed me that they are now in possession of a draft contract of sale which has been prepared by the Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO).

Once this draft contract has been reviewed and finalised, it will issue to the solicitor acting on behalf of Louth County Council. It is anticipated that the transfer will be completed during the first half of 2021.