Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

First, let me clarify that the site of the old County Hotel was acquired by Wexford Corporation by compulsory purchase order and then sold to the OPW for €145,000. Previous parliamentary questions on this matter have pointed to a belief that the OPW assembled the Anne Street site. This is not correct. Wexford Corporation assembled the two sites, which were then passed on, one through a land swap and the other through a direct sale to the OPW. As such, the OPW had no involvement with the acquisition of those sites, which is entirely a matter for the corporation. If a meeting was promised, I will speak to my officials to ensure it happens. As stated, any documents that exist will be made available. It does not fall within my remit to write to the chief executive of the local authority instructing him or her to provide additional information. I just have to deal with the OPW issues. I will do that. If a meeting was to be arranged, it will happen.

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