Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 October 2019
292. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the background to a company (details supplied); the status of the assets and accounts of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42148/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am informed by the Garda authorities that the company referred to by the Deputy, Sportsfield Company Ltd, a company limited by guarantee, was established in 1993 with the purpose of developing sports facilities for the Garda College in Templemore.
I am further informed that, over the course of its operation, Sportsfield acquired interests in a number of land packages in the Templemore area including a number of playing fields and land used by Templemore Golf Club.
The Garda authorities have been working with the Office of Public Works and I am advised that the transfer of these land packages into State ownership, under the control of the Office of Public Works, is currently at an advanced stage. I am informed that once these interests in land have been transferred it is intended that Sportsfield Company Ltd will be wound up.
