Vol. 511 No. 2
144 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the plans, if any, she has for the restoration of Donadea Castle at Donadea Forest Park, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23967/99]
Donadea Castle is not in State ownership and consequently, Dúchas, the Heritage Service of my Department, has no plans for its restoration. The castle is a recorded monument and therefore is afforded legal protection under the National Monuments (Amendment) Act 1994. Under section 12(3) of that Act, the owner or occupier must give two months notice to my Department of any proposals to carry out works at this site.
145 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and the Islands the plans, if any, she has for the restoration of Connolly's Folly, Maynooth, County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [23968/99]
Since the Connolly folly came into State care in 1993, fencing and gates have been erected at the folly in order to protect the site and a detailed survey has been carried out which has highlighted certain restoration works that are required. However, I am sure that the Deputy will appreciate that my Department's present priority must be the extensive restoration programme for Castletown House itself. I can assure the Deputy that the condition of the folly will continue to be closely monitored and resto ration works will be undertaken as resources permit.
