Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 February 2013

Thursday, 7 February 2013

Questions (82)

Frank Feighan

Question:

82. Deputy Frank Feighan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide an update on work at Boyle Abbey in Boyle, County Roscommon and when is it envisaged work will be completed in this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6496/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

The major part of the work on the conservation project at Boyle Abbey has now been successfully completed. Residual works at the site to restore it to a full presentation state, including the removal of a spoil heap and works hoarding, will be completed shortly, in time for the 2013 Visitor season.

Additional works in respect of the provision of new Guide accommodation / disabled toilet facilities and Universal Access measures at the site are scheduled to be completed later in 2013, subject to archaeological assessment and approval.