Bernard J. Durkan
Ceist:245 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Finance the settlement terms, if any, in respect of a dispute regarding lands (details supplied) in County Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3415/00]
Written Answers. - Lands Dispute.
The dispute relates to a deposit paid to the Commissioners of Public Works in 1994 by the prospective purchaser of the lands in question. The prospective purchaser failed to complete the purchase and his deposit was forfeited in accordance with the terms of the contract which he signed. An offer of settlement was communicated by the Chief State Solicitor on behalf of the Commissioners of Public Works in March 1999 to solicitors acting for the proposed purchaser. The terms of the offer are confidential between the parties.
The Commissioners of Public Works intend to offer the lands in question for re-sale shortly.