Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 307: To ask the Minister for Finance the estimated cost of site purchases where contracts for sale in seven of the proposed decentralised locations have been received; and the estimated cost of site purchases where sites and properties are under negotiation under the proposed decentralisation programme. [6449/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that prices have been agreed for the purchase of sites in the locations listed by the Deputy. The price agreed, excluding VAT, in Knock and Dungarvan, where the contracts have been signed by both sides, is €390,000 and €2,100,000 respectively.

In the remaining five locations, however, because the contracts have yet to be formally executed by both sides, it would be inappropriate to reveal the individual prices at this stage. Similarly, in cases where negotiations are ongoing, it is not normal practice to reveal what the Commissioners are prepared to pay.