Jimmy Deenihan (Kerry North, Fine Gael)
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Question 482: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will purchase land on the Great Blasket Island and initiate a plan for the conservation of the old village on the island; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42725/08]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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In light of the 15 October 2008 decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant permission for a café, services building and ancillary works on the Great Blasket Island, my Department, the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs and the Office of Public Works are now considering the available options for the purchase of land interests on the island and other related matters having regard to the overall budgetary position in respect of 2009.