Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 June 2011
112 Deputy Tom Barry asked the Minister for Finance if, in view of the 50,000 visitors per annum who come to Doneraile Court, County Cork, he will consider opening a facility that could capitalise on and increase those visitor numbers, such as an interpretative or visitors’ centre or café. [13513/11]
View answerAn ongoing programme of maintenance and improvement works is being carried out to the range of historic buildings in Doneraile Park, including Doneraile House (Court) and adjoining structures. The House has been secured and weather-proofed but opening to the public would require further substantial works and funding is not currently available. The welcome increase in visitor numbers to the Park in the past two years is largely due to the success of the programme of improvements and the provision of a playground and additional parking area.
