Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:103 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance if tenders in respect of the letting of the lands at Barrettstown Castle, Ballymore Eustace, County Kildare were advertised on a national basis; the total number of tenders received; whether the successful tender represented (a) the highest or (b) the lowest submission; of the tenders received, if any were for a figure in excess of £100 per acre; if he is satisfied that the accepted tender was in respect of a sum which gave the highest financial return to the State, having regard to other tenders; and if he will make a statement on the matter.