Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 January 2018
79. Deputy Noel Rock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason there have been delays in processing the deed of waiver in relation to the transfer of a derelict site in Charlestown to Fingal County Council which was submitted on 24 November 2017 with no formal response or acknowledgment of the application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3530/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder Section 28(2) of the State Property Act, 1954, land vested in or held in trust for a body corporate immediately prior to its dissolution, (other than land held by such body in trust for another person) becomes property of the State in the person of the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform. The interest acquired by the Minister is described as a defeasible interest as it may be defeated by restoration of the company up to 20 years after dissolution.
The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform has the discretion, under Section 31 of the State Property Act 1954, to waive property that has devolved to the State under Section 28, if he believes it is proper to do so having regard to all the circumstances of the case.
An application for waiver of this property has been made by Fingal County Council, which is being reviewed by the CSSO. A response to Fingal County Council will issue shortly from the CSSO outlining any additional information that may be required in advance of full consideration of the application.
