Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Many Deputies, including Deputies Durkan, Lawless and Catherine Murphy, have raised what has happened in this case. I am not going to second-guess the county council in respect of a CPO because that would potentially involve a long legal route that may not ultimately yield the results we want. However, I assure the Deputy that the Government will work in a very supportive way with the county council to resolve this because public access is key. The house and demesne comprise a considerable amenity, not just for the immediate area but also for the country at large. We will certainly work to achieve the right outcome for the people in as timely a manner as possible.

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