261 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Finance, further to Parliamentary Questions No. 306 of 20 March 2007 and No. 193 of 5 April 2007, the status of the contracts for sale; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14946/07]

Clarification of technical queries is currently taking place and will be completed by 27th April 2007. The responses will be sent to the Chief State Solicitors Office for transmission to the Vendors Solicitor as in the normal process of conveyancing.