Ms Clare McGrath:

Yes, there was an intent for annual works over several years at €2.5 million. It was a 2016 project some years ago with a view to having it fully restored by 2016. Obviously, with the economic downturn the actual grant has contracted in line with the rest of the Vote. What we have achieved there is considerable albeit somewhat invisible. The works include drainage at the grounds and a link with the National Botanic Gardens. The Sigerson monument has been restored and works are going on at the O'Connell monument and the pedestrian link. It started out as a higher grant but it has contracted.