Seán Kyne (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Devane. My next question is for Mr. O'Donoghue. If I was in a position to buy a home out in the country, and if I wished to see that passed on to future generations, or loved ones or relations, I would prefer a freehold title to a leasehold title. That is just a layperson's view. What rights does the State have after 200 years or 250 years in extending the leasehold on the new national maternity hospital? Would that happen automatically or would it be negotiated? What rights do we have as a State after that period? I appreciate that it is a long time away and I appreciate that there has been an extension from the original plans with regard to the lease, but I believe that the ownership issue is one of the fundamental concerns that people have. If the State wishes to renew or extend the lease after 250 years what rights does the State have?