Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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173. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm that the revised Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies 2009 was adhered to when the Government agency Fáilte Ireland decided to dispose of a property in west Cork. [5050/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I understand that, in its follow-up response to a previous question from the Deputy in relation to the disposal of a property in West Cork, Fáilte Ireland mistakenly quoted from an earlier Code of Practice for the Governance of State Bodies.  

However, having made further enquiries on this matter, I am assured that Fáilte Ireland did in fact comply with the requirements of the revised 2009 Code of Practice, including Section 18 of the Code which relates specifically to the disposal and acquisition of assets.

As the acquisition and disposal of the property are operational matters for the Board and management of Fáilte Ireland, I have referred the Deputy's question to them asking that they clarify this position in a direct reply to the Deputy and provide further information on the specifics of this case.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply from Fáilte Ireland within ten working days.