asked the Minister for Finance whether he will state (1) if his attention has been drawn to advertisements in the daily Press wherein the Kenmare Estate, Killarney, has been advertised for sale; (2) and whether he will now state that in view of the fact that this estate, being situated in one of the beauty spots of the world, is considered by all tourists as one of Nature's masterpieces, he will make arrangements, out of public moneys, that the property bordering on the lakes will be preserved for the nation.
Ceist—Question. Written Answer. - Kenmare Estate, Killarney.
I have not seen the advertisements indicated but, if they have appeared, I have no reason to anticipate that any purchaser, who must be assumed to be aware of the facilities hitherto afforded to the public for visiting this beauty spot, will withdrawn or materially curtail those facilities. If, however, a different situation arises, the Government will consider what action (if any) should be taken.