Departmental Properties

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015

Tuesday, 10 March 2015

Ceisteanna (623)

Tony McLoughlin

Ceist:

623. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her Department will consider purchasing the listed building formerly occupied by Summerhill College from the diocese of Elphin, which is seeking to offload it; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10329/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Given the many competing priorities for funding built heritage, resources are not available from my Department to consider the purchase of the building referred to by the Deputy.