John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 234: To ask the Minister for Finance if the lease is still in place between his Department and the landowner of the lands at Dublin Road, Kilkenny; if so, the amount paid to date; if the Department intend to continue this arrangement indefinitely; if he considers this to be good value for money; if he intends to review the arrangement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9618/04]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The reception and integration agency of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform is responsible for the accommodation of asylum seekers. The Commissioners of Public Works acting on behalf of the agency are continuing the licensing arrangement in Kilkenny pending the outcome of judicial review proceedings. The total amount paid to date is €184,000. Any review of the current arrangement is a matter for the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform.