Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 October 2007
70 Deputy Jan O’Sullivan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the reason the historic Swiss cottage in Cahir County Tipperary remains closed; when it will reopen; the costs of recent works carried out in the cottage and the adjacent bridge; the estimated loss of revenue to the area while the cottage remains closed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23167/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Swiss Cottage remains closed as landscaping and ancillary works are ongoing. A formal re-opening will take place at the Swiss Cottage in March 2008 and the site will be open from mid March to mid October. Final accounts are not yet available as works are not completed. However, €295,450 has been spent to date on the repair to the bridge. This office is not in a position to evaluate the overall economic effects of its activities in any specific area.
