John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

There is a need for marketing not only of Kilkenny Castle but also, for example, of Mount Congreve. I visited Mount Congreve with Ambrose Congreve when he was alive. It will be a fantastic asset, as are the castle and many other locations, if the State can manage to reach an agreement on it. There should be an encouragement to take ownership of the asset locally. Deputy Murphy raised the question of the Dáil and tours of it. That encourages people to take ownership of it and to feel part of it. We could include the office across the way also. There is great public interest in it after today and we could charge for entry. On a serious note, the marketing of these locations is hugely positive for the country and has a local impact.