Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2005
199 Mr. McGuinness asked the Minister for Finance the extent and cost of the works being undertaken at Dunmore Cave, Kilkenny; the timeframe for completion of the works; when the facility will be open to the public; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17259/05]
View answerThe current works at Dunmore Cave comprise essential electrical and lighting upgrading works to the cave to provide safe access and improved presentation compatible with the conservation of the cave; and a native-stone paving project to illustrate Ireland's geological history, putting the cave formation in context. The paving also complements the exhibition at the visitor centre. To date the paving project and electrical installation have cost €167,724.54. Works on the electrical cabling have now been completed and the only outstanding work is the installation of the light fittings designed to improve visibility and presentation within the cave. Dunmore Cave will open to the public at the end of May in a limited way and will be fully reopened in mid-June.
