Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 November 2017
113. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform when funding will be provided to the National Botanic Gardens o carry out restoration works to the two historic greenhouses, the cactus house and the giant waterlily house, which are both listed buildings; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47252/17]
View answerRefurbishment of glasshouses is an objective of the Office of Public Works. However, bearing in mind the limited capital funding available and the necessity to prioritise expenditure of that funding, it is unlikely that the multi-million euro works will proceed in the short term. The Commissioners are open to proposals from the private sector and will be exploring options in this regard. In the meantime, research on and scoping of the necessary restoration works will be continuing.
