Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 December 2015
740. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the timeframe for the completion of all aspects of work at Killarney House in County Kerry, including the date of opening, when staff recruitment will commence and the number of positions that will be advertised; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [45926/15]
View answerThe final phase of works to the House began in early January 2014 and the works, including the new extension, are now substantially complete. Work is also nearing completion with regard to the landscaping of the grounds and ornamental gardens, with planting expected to be concluded during Spring 2016. The interpretation/exhibition phase of the project is also advancing.
I expect that the various elements of works will be completed in the coming months and it is intended that these amenities will be open to the public as soon as possible in 2016.
Staffing requirements at this location, as with all other areas of my Department, remain the subject of on-going consideration in light of the overall business needs and within the pay framework to be approved for 2016. Once this interpretation/exhibition phase has been moved forward sufficiently, the staffing requirements of the project will be addressed. In this regard, the nature of the posts required, as well as the numbers involved and the budgetary implications, will be determined in due course.
