Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 March 2012
155 Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene with Dublin Tourism to return the Fry Model Railway to Malahide in order that the €1.5 million upgrade of the Casino can take place to house it, in accordance with the terms of the will of a local benefactor, which will provide an important boost to tourism in the area at no extra cost to the taxpayer. [14774/12]
View answerI understand that Fáilte Ireland are in advanced negotiations regarding the best possible future use and promotion of the Fry Model Railway and hope that the matter will be concluded over the coming weeks. Any final agreement reached will be in keeping with the terms of the covenant which originally bestowed it to the State and will involve the model railway being available for the public to view in its entirety.
Accordingly, I have asked Fáilte Ireland to reply to the Deputy on this matter. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply in ten working days.
