I propose to take Questions Nos. 220 to 222, inclusive, together.
Work on the refurbishment of the Steward's House at Farmleigh to further enhance the guest facilities on the estate is now complete. The purpose of the refurbishment is to provide an additional guest accommodation facility as part of the overall Farmleigh complex but separate from the main house.
The Steward's House is an integral part of the Farmleigh Estate and it was included as part of the purchase of Farmleigh by the State in 1999. Much of the renovation work was done directly by the building maintenance service of the Office of Public Works as part of its ongoing programme of works. External contracts directly associated with the renovation work total €568,076 inclusive of VAT. In addition, direct landscaping contracts came to €30,748 inclusive of VAT.
Furniture and decorative elements are bought from time to time by the Office of Public Works and are used in various State buildings over their lifetime as will be the case in Steward's House. In addition, some of the Guinness collection of furniture on loan to Farmleigh will also be placed in the Steward's House. It is not possible therefore to provide the costed schedule as requested by the Deputy.
Security works carried out in Farmleigh from time to time relate to the entire estate. The cost of security works directly associated with the Steward's House refurbishment works would be relatively small in the context of the overall cost of such works.