John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail)
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Question 232: To ask the Minister for Finance the number of times in each of the past three years that Kilkenny Castle grounds have been broken into; the level of security at the castle and the grounds; if both are covered by closed-circuit television; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12777/05]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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Kilkenny Castle Park is subject to regular security patrols at night. Only two incursions have been recorded in the period in question, one in 2003 and one in 2004. The castle is protected by a special 24-hour security system linked directly to the local Garda station and providing effective cover. A closed circuit television security system has been provided for the parade tower area.