Commissioners of Irish Lights

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 31 March 2021

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Ceisteanna (308)

Niall Collins

Ceist:

308. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport his plans to offer an open tender for the lease or sale of lands on the Loop Head peninsula acquired for the Loran-C project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17482/21]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The lands are in the name of the Commissioners of Irish Lights. They are currently let on a conacre basis to local farmers. The current licences were offered for renewal on 1st March 2021 and will expire on 31st January 2022.