Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2024
861. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine when he will give consent to the sale of a site (details supplied); the reasons for the hold-up given the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform has given sanction; the impact the sale will have on the selling organisation's overdraft; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44892/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraRásaíocht Con Éireann (RCÉ) is a commercial state body, established under the Greyhound Industry Act, 1958 chiefly to control greyhound racing and to improve and develop the greyhound industry. RCÉ is a body corporate and a separate legal entity to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.
RCÉ has previously sought approval from this Department and the Department of Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform to the disposal of surplus property at Curraheen. This proposal is being considered by both Departments and engagement with RCÉ is ongoing.
