Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 June 2015
272. Deputy Billy Timmins asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she or her predecessors received a request from the Beit Foundation for assistance in the upkeep of Russborough House in Blessington in County Wicklow; if so, the details of same; and the action that was taken. [24355/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI am aware that the Beit Foundation met with my predecessor, where the financial challenges facing the Foundation were outlined.
In terms of financial supports, the Heritage Council, which my Department funds, has provided since 2002 just over €2.1 million for works to Russborough House. In 2005, the Heritage Council published the Conservation Plan for Russborough House as a first step in providing a framework and vision for the estate into the future. My Department, through the Local Authority Conservation Grants Scheme, also funded conservation works at Russborough House with €8,000 in 2010.
