Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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Question 175: To ask the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to an application by community groups (details supplied) to obtain legal title to lands from the Chief State Solicitor's office, who have indicated that this is a matter for his decision under section 31 of the State Property Act 1954; and if he will arrange to give his consent. [43016/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The Commissioners of Public Works, on behalf of the Department of Finance, are responsible for the management of property under Sections 28, 29, 30 and 31 of the State Property Act (1954), following the dissolution of Companies, either voluntarily or being struck off the Companies Register. The interest of the assets of the dissolved Company become vested in the Minister for Finance. The Minister may waive his interest in said assets, where appropriate, under the State Property Act (1954). An application has been received from Lorcan Estate Resident's Association (LREA), which is currently being dealt with by the Chief State Solicitor's Office. There are certain issues, which require clarification, and, when these issues are addressed, the Chief State Solicitor will advise whether the Minister can waive his interest or not.