Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 October 2005
557 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Transport if Castlemoate House near Dublin Airport was acquired by his Department by compulsory acquisition; if so, the reason for such compulsory acquisition and the date of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29033/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraLands which included Castlemoate House were acquired in 1975 by the then Minister under the Air Navigation and Transport (Compulsory Acquisition of Land) Order 1974 to cater for the future development of Dublin Airport.
Under section 14 of the Air Navigation and Transport (Amendment) Act 1998, lands and property at Dublin Airport, including Castlemoate House, which had been vested in the Minister, were vested in the former Aer Rianta and responsibility for same now rests with the Dublin Airport Authority.
