Departmental Bodies.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2008

Thursday, 13 November 2008

Ceisteanna (93)

Paul Kehoe

Ceist:

91 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance the reason the Office of Public Works did not proceed with the purchase of two buildings and a site (details supplied) in County Wexford; if the OPW will provide an undertaking to the organisation that they will consider the purchase of this property in the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40397/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Deputy Martin Mansergh)

Officials from the Office of Public Works have carried out an evaluation of the site in question. There are no funds available to progress this project. The situation will be kept under review in liaison with the Minister for Finance and the Department of Transport.