Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2013
111. Deputy Anthony Lawlor asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if he will provide details regarding the fencing project at Castletown House, Celbridge, County Kildare; the overall cost of such a project; the intentions of his Department with regard to the right of way in the estate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9306/13]
View answerA scheme is being prepared for new fencing to replace the existing fencing along the Celbridge Avenue and to extend the railings at the Celbridge Avenue gate towards the river Liffey. Fencing is required to protect the demesne from vandalism. The overall cost has not been determined as yet. While the erection of fencing will improve the protection of Castletown demesne, particularly at night time, the demesne and its features will be open daily to be enjoyed by all visitors.
Nevertheless it is of course open to any member of the public who is dissatisfied with these arrangements and who can prove that they interfere with bona fide rights in any way to raise this issue formally with the Commissioners of Public Works.
