Office of Public Works Projects

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2017

Tuesday, 7 November 2017

Questions (301)

Joan Burton

Question:

301. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the additional funding arising from the mid-term capital review for infrastructure investment at heritage sites will enable the OPW to proceed with the phase 2 restoration works to Maynooth Castle, Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47053/17]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

As indicated in the replies to earlier Question No. 362, 25530/17, on 30th May last, Maynooth Castle is not at this stage considered to offer a significant potential for tourism generation, which is the primary focus of the Fáilte Ireland – funded Tourism Investment Programme 2016 – 2021, and it is not being considered as an early candidate site for development in this regard.

The Mid Term Capital Review process has not offered any significant change to this position.