National Monuments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 February 2012

Wednesday, 29 February 2012

Questions (94)

Michael McNamara

Question:

96 Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the State is the owner of Leamanagh Castle which is situated at the intersection of the R476 Corofin-Kilnaboy road and the R480 road to Ballyvaughan, at the southern boundary of the Burren in County Clare; if not, is the building in State care; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11840/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform (Deputy Brian Hayes)

Leamanagh Castle is a national monument in State guardianship. It is under the care and maintenance of the Office of Public Works. The castle is sited on privately owned land and is not accessible to the public.