Seán Connick (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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Question 121: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the status of an application by a company (details supplied) in County Wexford to purchase a foreshore lease from her Department; and when a final decision on this application will be made. [17009/08]

Mary Coughlan (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)
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The Company referred to by the Deputy is currently in possession of a 35 year lease which was granted in 1999 in respect of an area of reclaimed foreshore. The company has applied to purchase the freehold of the area currently held under lease. Such sales are usually made only in exceptional circumstances having regard to the public interest. The application is currently receiving detailed attention within my Department and a determination will be made as soon as possible.