John Ellis
Ceist:395 Mr. Ellis asked the Minister for the Environment and Local Government the progress being made on the acquisition of a historical property (details supplied) in County Kilkenny. [19177/02]
Written Answers. - Historical Properties Acquisitions.
My Department has investigated the possibility of acquiring the property referred to. Although the property would be a desirable extension to the existing Abbey complex, a final decision on acquisition must have regard to budgetary considerations and the matter will be reviewed next year in the light of the 2003 financial allocations.