Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)

Some 167 properties are covered by the scheme. However, I do not know if it has been updated. I will seek to make the booklet available to Senator Mansergh and he will be able to make a judgment on it.

Some high profile houses have been withdrawn from the scheme for particular reasons. The relief is contingent on there being reasonable access for the public to the building or garden. To ensure the requirement is met, it has been provided that the owner or occupier of an approved building or garden must advertise when the property is open to the public, indicating dates and times in which the public may visit the property. This includes displaying suitable notices at or near the entrance to the property. It has also been provided that conditions for access must not act as a disincentive to the public to visit the property.