Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 201: To ask the Minister for Education and Science, further to Parliamentary Question No. 63 of 8 April 2009, the reasons for the delay in agreeing a memorandum; if they involve legal complications which require clarification from the Attorney General; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15986/09]

Batt O'Keeffe (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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As previously indicated to the Deputy my Department has met with representatives of the City and County Managers' Association to agree on the terms of a Memorandum of Understanding on the site acquisition process. I am advised that my Department has and will continue to consult with the Chief State Solicitors Office on the draft Memorandum given their role as the Department's legal advisers on property related matters. I understand that my Department has not sought clarifications from the Attorney General in relation to these discussions.