Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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71. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform for an update on the issue of public access from the N4 to Castletown House; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41847/23]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works has entered into a process of constructive dialogue with the owners of the Castletown lands in the form of commercial negotiations with the intention of arriving at an outcome that is acceptable to both parties, is in the public interest and represents value for money for the taxpayer.

Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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72. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will consider a CPO over the roadway that provides access from the N4 to Castletown House; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41848/23]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works has entered into a process of constructive dialogue with the owners of the Castletown lands in the form of commercial negotiations with the intention of arriving at an outcome that is agreeable to both parties, in the public interest and which represents value for money for the taxpayer.

As to a compulsory purchase order, the OPW is seeking legal advices on this matter and therefore, it is not possible to comment further at this stage.