Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
404. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works plans to reopen Ardamullivan tower house (details supplied), which has been closed to the public for more than a decade; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32943/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraArdmullivan Castle is a National Monument in State care and is maintained by the Office of Public Works. Currently, the Castle is in good conservation order and no works are considered necessary apart from ongoing light maintenance.
The provision of public access to the Castle is problematic due to a number of physical Health and Safety risks at the site. Accidents have happened at this location in the past and the OPW do not consider it safe for public to access. Additionally, the OPW do not have the resources necessary to provide a Guide service at the site and have no proposals to do so in the immediate term.
