Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 July 2014
92. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the reasons for the delay in rebuilding and repairing the boundary wall of Kilkenny Castle along the canal walk; the time frame for the work to be completed and for the temporary fence to be removed; if he will expedite the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28944/14]
View answerI am advised by the Commissioners of Public Works that due to ongoing concerns regarding the safety of the embankment along this section of the Canal Walk this area is being closely monitored by the Engineering Services of the OPW and their engineering colleagues at Kilkenny Co Co. While some minimal soil movement was detected it is now considered safe to remove the barriers/hoarding from this area of the Canal Walk.
The OPW has passed the surveyors report to Kilkenny Co Co engineers with a recommendation that the barrier/hoarding can now be removed. Monitoring of this section will continue on an annual basis.
