175 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 164 of 14 December 2006, the status of the negotiations for the acquisition of a site in Mullingar; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8982/07]

The Commissioners of Public Works have informed me that they have agreed terms on a suitable site in Mullingar and the contract is being processed by the Chief State Solicitor.