Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yes, the property is already in public use and that should be put on the record. We are talking about the title. The Sacred Heart property in Waterford is also in use. The issue is that it was never registered previously. The certificate of title is expected to be received shortly from the Property Registration Authority to enable the transfer to be completed. That is progress and we are pleased about that. The Department is also pleased with the progress. Maybe it is not the job of this committee to keep after this but we are getting there and that must be acknowledged.

On the 2009 agreement and the National Rehabilitation Hospital lands in Dún Laoghaire, ministerial consent will be sought shortly and then the consent of the Charities Regulator. Regarding the Blaithín childcare facility, Gracepark, Drumcondra, on receipt of the Minister's consent, regulatory authority will then be sought from the Charities Regulator and the estimated timeframe for completion is the end of the year. I ask the witnesses to explain what ministerial consent means and what happens after the Minister gives consent.