Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

With all due respect, for the Minister of State to say that it is not satisfactory is quite an understatement in light of the amount of public money involved. The Minister of State indicated that the OPW has acknowledged the mistake. It had no choice but to acknowledge the mistake. The OPW made the mistake. I am concerned about the €10 million of taxpayers' money for which the Minister of State has responsibility. It is the case, as I understand it, that the developer is ten months late in responding to the request to renegotiate.

What is the current situation? Has there been any contact with the owner and landlord of that premises since last January? What recourse does the State now have if the landlord does not come back within a reasonable time? How does the Minister of State intend to safeguard that €10 million of taxpayers' money?

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