Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 193: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the position regarding the purchase of bog lands (details supplied) in County Tipperary; the reason for the delay in processing this application; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5361/11]

Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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Contracts of sale in this case were executed on my behalf in October 2008. However, before the sale was closed it was discovered that the vendor had rented the land in question, and the associated turbary rights, to a third party. The Chief State Solicitor's Office advised that a deed of variation would be required and they are working to resolve this matter. I am advised that this will facilitate closure of the sale.