Ms Clare McGrath:

The garden project was funded under our conservation and preservation remit. In terms of prioritisation, I note that while the Government has ring-fenced the funding on the flood risk management side, there has been a cut of 89% since 2008 in the capital aspect of the Vote. All areas have to be prioritised. On our heritage side, we look to other bodies, including Fáilte Ireland and the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, to support us in funding initiatives around the care of our estate. It is not all from our own resources and it is an important principle in terms of the long-term sustainability of certain of the properties to look to communities as well. When I say "communities", I am looking to local authorities in relation to the care of the estate within their areas. We play our role as do they. I thank the Senator.