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

The Minister of State might investigate another issue I raised and about which I spoke to Mr. Buckley, namely, the acknowledgement of the transfer of the castle into different ownerships. At one stage, it was transferred into the ownership of the castle restoration committee and later it was transferred onwards by that committee. The OPW arranged for a plaque to be unveiled at the castle. I understood that this was to be a temporary measure. However, I believe that the history of the transfer of that castle should be celebrated publicly. I stand by my views on that and encourage the Minister of State to look at it again. I raised the mater last year and I am raising it again now.