The condition of the Connolly Folly has been closely monitored by my Department since the folly came into State care in 1993.
The folly was extensively restored by the Irish Georgian Society in the 1960s. The work was to a very high standard and has ensured the generally good condition of the Folly up to the present day.
A report on the history and condition of the folly was commissioned by my Department in 1998 and following on from this a more detailed report and proposals for works are currently being worked on. Of course, any works to the folly will require planning permission and would only be undertaken in consultation with the Castletown Foundation, the Heritage Council and other interested bodies.
However, as already stated on a number of occasions in response to previous questions on this issue my Department's priority for the present must be the restoration programme for Castletown House itself. I can assure the Deputy that the Connolly Folly is not being neglected and restoration works will be undertaken as resources permit.