Heritage Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023

Tuesday, 26 September 2023

Questions (198)

Réada Cronin

Question:

198. Deputy Réada Cronin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform if his Department will sanction the acquisition of the lands around Castletown House for the public and in the public interest, given these lands are not simply an amenity but regarded by the wider community as a cultural, social and environmental inheritance that is to be held in trust for future generations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40964/23]

Written answers

Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The Office of Public Works sought approval to purchase the lands at Castletown in September 2022 as the lands were placed for sale on the open market. Sanction was provided; however, the OPW were ultimately unsuccessful in acquiring the lands following the conclusion of a private treaty sale process.