Sculpture Siting.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 9 February 2005

Wednesday, 9 February 2005

Questions (152)

John McGuinness

Question:

193 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance further to Parliamentary Question No. 217 of 2 February 2005, his views on the sculpture (details supplied) which was the subject of the parliamentary question which is located on the river bank close to the Lacken Weir, Kilkenny, and not the sculpture in the grounds of the council offices; if he will consult the artist and relocate the sculpture; if the two pieces of sculpture will be retrieved from the river; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4131/05]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Finance (Mr. Parlon)

The sculpture was originally located on the river bank close to Lacken Weir and was disturbed as a result of the drainage scheme works. Provision for reinstatement of the sculpture was included in the plans for the area and discussions with the local authority are currently ongoing. As the sculpture is located on local authority property, OPW's discussions are with Kilkenny Borough Council.