Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 454: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the purchase of boglands (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35989/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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Contracts of Sale in this case were executed on my behalf in October 2008 and the purchase monies were sent to the Chief State Solicitor's Office along with the finalised contracts. However, during the closing of the sale, it was discovered that the vendors had rented out the property in question, including the turbary rights.

The Chief State Solicitor's Office has been working on resolving this matter. A Deed of Variation is being arranged. I am hopeful that this will facilitate closure of the sale.