Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The property referred to by the Deputy is not in my ownership. In common with other buildings of this type there is a charging lease in place on the property to protect the State's investment in the property.

Where a property has ceased to be used as a school, and a request is received from the property owner to release the State's interest secured under a charging lease, the request is considered by my Department and this would include the specific circumstances pertaining to the individual property.

I can confirm that my Department has received a request from the property owners to release the Department's interest in this property. Officials from my Department are currently processing the request and will be in contact with the property owners in due course.