Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 May 2006
144 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason his Department is not prepared to accept an affidavit in relation to special areas of conservation bog ownership; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21155/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Chief State Solicitor's Office, who assist in relation to purchases of land by my Department, have advised that full legal contract documents should be provided when dealing with such transactions.
145 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a person (details supplied) will be issued with their top up payment for the purchase of special area of conservation bog; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21156/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraTop up payments must be calculated by reference to the size of the land holding acquired by my Department. At present, my Department is arranging to have a survey carried out on plots purchased in the area referred to in the question, including the one purchased from the person named. Monies outstanding will be paid on completion of the survey.
146 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government when a person (details supplied) in County Roscommon will be issued with their top up payment for the purchase of special areas of conservation bog; the reason for the delay; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21157/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand that a cheque issued to the person named on 23 May 2006.
