Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 May 2011
81 Deputy Pat Deering asked the Minister for Finance the plans of the Office of Public Works to progress work at Altamont Gardens, Ballon, County Carlow, to enhance tourism potential in this part of County Carlow. [11894/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince the death of the owner of the property Ms. Corona North, the Office of Public Works has managed Altamont Gardens, while the complex legal issues relating to the transfer to the State are being resolved in consultation with the Office of the Chief State Solicitor. The Gardens have been managed to a universally acknowledged high standard and the Gardens now form a very important part of County Carlow's tourism infrastructure, featuring strongly on the Carlow Garden Trail. The number of visitors to the Gardens also continues to increase under the stewardship of the OPW. When the issues surrounding ownership are fully resolved works to the overall property will be progressed to further enhance the site's tourism potential.
