Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Question 194: To ask the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources if he will outline where the State lands are as referred to in the attached letter of 31 March 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13615/11]

Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)
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The lands in question are the former mine lands at Avoca, County Wicklow that have come into State ownership. It had been brought to the attention of my Department by a member of the public that the matters referred to in the letter, i.e. the alleged unauthorised entry onto State lands, which have been fenced and signposted as containing hazards, was taking place.

Having regard to the potential hazard to the public that was reported in relation to people being brought onto the site, The Chief State Solicitor's Office (CSSO) was instructed by my Department to pursue the issue and that Office has been in subsequent correspondence with the tour operator. As the matter is being dealt with by the CSSO, I have nothing further to add.Eof Take