Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)

Question 65: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he is satisfied that the acquisition of 150 acres of land at Thornton Hall at a cost of €200,000 per acre represents good value for the taxpayer; his views on whether the sale of the 238-acre Grange farm four miles away at a cost of €26,000 per acre, the established market value for agricultural land in this area, shows that he paid €26 million too much for Thornton Hall; if he will reconsider the purchase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11199/05]

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