Land Acquisition

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 May 2017

Thursday, 18 May 2017

Ceisteanna (177)

Catherine Murphy

Ceist:

177. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the land acquired by the State in Lucan Demesne and St. Catherine's Park has been retained by the OPW or has been transferred in part or all to Fingal, South Dublin and Kildare County Councils; if a plan was provided by all three local authorities to the OPW; if so, when; if there are restrictions as to developments that may be permitted in the park; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23692/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Management of the lands referred to, which were acquired by the Commissioners of Public Works in 2006, was passed, by agreement, to the Local Authorities, also referred to in the question. The Commissioners have not been apprised of definitive development plans for the lands.