Departmental Agencies

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 May 2012

Thursday, 3 May 2012

Ceisteanna (255)

Dara Calleary

Ceist:

260 Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the plans Teagasc have for a disused building (details supplied); if he will confirm that Teagasc is currently unable to sell the premises as a result of issues concerning title or any other issue and if considering this impairment to a commercial disposal, if he will make the premises available to the local regional youth service for youth work and development purposes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22499/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine (Deputy Simon Coveney)

Operational matters such as this are properly the responsibility of the Teagasc Authority and not the Minister. I am advised by Teagasc that they have closed the office in Bagnelstown and plan to dispose of it on completion of certain matters relating to the conveyance. The Deputy may wish to contact Teagasc directly for further detail.