173. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if he will examine a matter raised in correspondence (details supplied) relating to a piece of property; if the provisions of the State Property Act 1954 are relevant in this particular case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30731/24]

The Office of Public Works administers property held by the Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform (the Minister) including property that devolves to the State under Part III of the State Property Act 1954 (the Act). Real property (land / buildings) under Part III of the State Property Act 1954 is usually property of a dissolved company. Part III of the Act grants limited powers to the Minister - the power to waive his interest under Section 31, if it is appropriate in all of the circumstances, is the only specific power. The matter raised in the question has only just been brought to the attention of my officials, via this question, presenting a complex situation. There is insufficient evidence at this point to conclude that any interest in this land rests with the Minister. I will ask my officials, in consultation with the Chief State Solicitor’s Office, to examine the situation presented and to respond to the property owners or their legal representative directly.