Written answers

Wednesday, 31 March 2021

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Office of Public Works

Photo of Colm BurkeColm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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426. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reason for the delay in the transfer of lands at Castlefreke, Rosscarbery, County Cork from Coillte to the OPW which are required for the erection of facilities subject to planning for use by the Irish Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17488/21]

Photo of Patrick O'DonovanPatrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) are continuing to liaise with the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) and Coillte to progress the purchase of lands from Coillte for the provision of Coast Guard facilities at Castlefreke, Rosscarbery, County Cork. A draft contract for sale has been received and is under discussion between the Chief State Solicitor's Office, on behalf of OPW, and Coillte’s solicitors.

Photo of Colm BurkeColm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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427. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if funds have been set aside by the OPW to enable the purchase of lands from Coillte at Castlefreke, Rosscarbery, County Cork which are required for the erection of facilities subject to planning for use by the Irish Coast Guard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17489/21]

Photo of Patrick O'DonovanPatrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Commissioners of Public Works (OPW) can confirm that funding to purchase lands from Coillte to provide facilities for Irish Coast Guard facilities at Castlefreke, Roscarberry, Co. Cork, subject to planning, will be provided by the Irish Coast Guard.

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