Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2023
80. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his plans for sites in the vicinity of Killarney National Park in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55868/23]
View answer81. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform his major capital plans for Kerry sites in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55869/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 80 and 81 together.
The Office of Public Works manages the conservation, presentation and preservation of some 780 National Monuments in the ownership and/or guardianship of the State using leading conservation practices to protect the fabric of these sites.
In County Kerry, there are approximately 80 heritage properties in the care of OPW. The conservation of heritage properties in the care of the OPW in Co. Kerry is carried out by the Killarney National Monuments Depot. Some priorities for this team in 2024 include the continuation of conservation maintenance works to protect Muckross Abbey and Ross Castle, plans to repair and conserve the Sea Wall at Derrynane, repairs to the roof of Derrynane House as well as repair works to the Derrynane Cashel.
Repair works are being undertaken also to the walls of Lislaughtin Abbey. There are also plans to install an internal porch in Ardfert Cathedral.
The OPW will also upgrade welfare facilities at Listowel Castle in 2024.
I trust this information is helpful.
