The property referred to by the Deputy is not in my ownership. In common with other buildings of its kind, there may be a charging lease in place to protect the State's investment in the property.
In circumstances where a property has ceased to be used as a school, and a request is received from the property owner to release the State's interest secured under a charging lease, such requests are considered in the context of the specific circumstances which pertain to the individual property.
In regard to this particular property, I can confirm that my Department has no record of having received a request from the property owners to release my interest in this property. When a request is received my Department will consider it and revert to the property owners.