Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 30 April 2024
184. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to dismantle the keepers' quarters roof at Tiaracht lighthouse, County Kerry, effectively allowing it to fall into disrepair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19070/24]
View answer185. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the current condition of the Bull Rock lighthouse; if it is in a bad state of repair, with gannets flying in and out of the building through broken windows and a damaged roof; if there are plans to repair the lighthouse’s roof and windows; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19071/24]
View answer186. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport the current condition of the offshore lighthouses; the most recent date of assessment of each and the findings; if there are plans to maintain, renovate or safeguard any of the lighthouses in 2024; the budget for any planned maintenance works in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19072/24]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 184, 185 and 186 together.
The Commissioners of Irish Lights, which is under the aegis of my department, has statutory responsibility for the maintenance of lighthouses around the coast of Ireland. In view of this, I have referred your questions to it for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
