John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 217: To ask the Minister for Finance if the artist responsible for the piece of art located at the river bank, Maudlin Street, Kilkenny, has been consulted on its safety, present condition and location due to the works carried out under the flood relief scheme; if immediate action will be taken in this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2940/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The piece of art in question consists of four standing stones located within the grounds of the county hall.

As the location of this piece of artwork was in the path of the new flood embankment being constructed as part of the drainage scheme works, it was found necessary to dismantle and relocate the standing stones. The necessity for dismantling and relocating the stones was discussed and agreed with Kilkenny County Council, as the owner of the artwork and of the property upon which it stood.

At present, the stones are stored within the grounds of the county hall. However, Kilkenny County Council has advised the OPW of the preferred location for the re-erection of the artwork and it is anticipated that it will be re-erected over the next two weeks.

The OPW's discussions in respect of this matter were with Kilkenny County Council, as the owner of both the piece of artwork and the property upon which it was located.