Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent)
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2696.To ask the Minister for Rural and Community Development further to Parliamentary Question No. 38 of 20 June 2024, the status of the transfer to her Department of land on Inisbofin on which the airstrip is situated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33085/24]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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As the Deputy is aware, the land on which the Inishbofin airstrip is located is currently owned by Galway County Council. These lands were acquired by way of a Compulsory Purchase Order by Galway County Council on behalf of the Department. Part of the site is intended for use by the HSE for a primary care centre.

As recently advised, the Chief State Solicitors Office is acting on behalf of my Department and has set a target of having this completed in August. This is subject to the full engagement and co-operation of solicitors on behalf of Galway County Council in finalising the matter as soon as possible.