Heritage Sites

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2024

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Questions (211)

Seán Sherlock

Question:

211. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the status of repair works at a site (details supplied); and when it will reopen to the public. [3552/24]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform

The re-pointing and re-grouting elements of the works on Barryscourt Castle are progressing well and are now at an advanced stage.  In addition, enabling works to facilitate the upgrade of the mechanical and electrical systems within the Castle have also commenced and are on target together with the presentation of the rooms and historic garden.

OPW has directed additional labour resources to the project in recent times. I have asked my officials to respond directly to the Deputy on when the works at the Castle will be complete and ready to open to the public.