Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

I want the Minister to investigate that issue to ensure that we are not standing over a State-owned bank or any other banking institution in Ireland deliberately trying to drive up rent for their own profitable gain in terms of the anticipation of a valuation that may be put on that property by NAMA. I plead with the Minister to ensure that this issue becomes a priority for him and for Government.

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