John McGuinness
Question:482 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands if her Department has carried out an inspection of Talbot Tower, Kilkenny, to determine its condition; the immediate works which are required to make the monument safe; the proposals, if any, she has for the future development of the monument; the timeframe involved; the ownership of the arch and bastion on a nearby site and if this section will be taken into ownership by her Department; the intention, if any, of her Department to arrange an archaeological excavation of the full site in this area and give public access to Sallyport Arch; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [7830/99]