194 Mr. Boylan asked the Minister for Finance if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the North-Eastern Health Board is willing to purchase the old custom buildings in Swanlinbar, County Cavan; if he will give an assurance to communicate with the North-Eastern Health Board in the immediate future in order to implement the purchase of these buildings at a reasonable price; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3593/02]

The North-Eastern Health Board has approached the Office of Public Works with a view to its purchasing the former customs station house in Swanlinbar, County Cavan. The office will be in touch with the North-Eastern Health Board shortly and it is hoped that an agreement for sale will be reached in the near future.