asked the Minister for Finance the plans which the Office of Public Works have for King John's Castle, Dungarvan, County Waterford; and when restoration works will commence.
Ceisteanna— Questions. Oral Answers. - Dungarvan (County Waterford) Castle.
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It is the intention to carry out a major scheme of conservation works at Dungarvan Castle. This will include the provision of interpretation facilities. The Office of Public Works have in hands a programme of major conservation works at a large number of national monuments throughout the country and at this stage it is not possible to say when works will commence at Dungarvan Castle.
I missed a word in the Minister's reply. What did the Minister say prior to the word "facilities".
Interpretative.
When will the project commence?
We have a very ambitious programme and we have already decided on what will be done this year in the context of the funds available.
I hope it is not the same as in Clare, Minister; you are bursting all records there.
Deputy Carey will appreciate that this question refers to King John's Castle, Dungarvan. If the Deputy wants information on an historic monument in Clare he should put down a question.
I cannot say when, but it is on a list. It is our ambition to carry out work there as quickly as possible and as soon as resources become available.
That is not very satisfactory.
It is positive.
I will be putting down a question again.