Fine Gael Dun Laoghaire Deputy, Mary Mitchell O'Connor, has welcomed the progress that is being made on the purchase of the Pres. site in Glasthule by the local Council, which intends to retain it for recreational use for the local community.

Mr O'Connor said: "I am delighted with the news that the Manager's Order for the purchase of the Pres. site by Dun Laoghaire/Rathdown County Council is being signed by the County Manager, Owen Keegan. The long and protracted history of this site meant that for some time the future use of the sports field looked to be in jeopardy. Following a negotiation process, a deal has now been struck which allows the Council to acquire the freehold and leasehold interests in the site for a total €1.625 million.

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"The fact that the amount being paid by the Council exceeds the market value of €1.250 million, as determined by the City Valuer, reflects the Council's desire to keep the site in local use. The County Manager recognises that playing pitches are in relatively short supply in the area and has gone to great lengths to ensure that the site is retained for sports and recreational activities."

(CD/JP)