Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 October 2023
228. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform the reason the OPW took the decision to prevent a concert taking place at a venue at the last minute (details supplied); the steps being taken to ensure that as far as possible, this will not occur again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43326/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraCastletown House plays an important role in hosting concerts and cultural events.
The OPW worked with pianist Annalise, Helen Hancock and Christopher Moriarty to have a performance on Saturday, 30 September 2023. The management of Castletown regrets very much that the concert had to be cancelled but it proved impossible to guarantee access to the site for the attendees due to a community protest which was blocking access to the Castletown House and Estate through the Celbridge Gate.
The management of Castletown continues to monitor the situation closely and should it prove necessary to cancel or curtail any future events planned for the site it is hoped to provide a longer notice period for patrons.
