Jack Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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Question 422: To ask the Minister for Defence if final agreement has been reached with Kildare County Council in regard to the taking over of an estate (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46822/08]

Willie O'Dea (Limerick East, Fianna Fail)
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In April 2008, officials from my Department met with the residents from Orchard Park to outline plans for a programme of works including a children's play area and the upgrade of laneways to deter antisocial behaviour. This work is currently underway. It is hoped that these remedial works will assist in the takeover of the estate by Kildare County Council.

Since that meeting, my officials have been in contact with Kildare County Council in order to arrange a meeting to discuss the taking over of the estate. A response is awaited from Kildare County Council to my department's invitation to discuss the matter.