Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 657: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform the works being carried out at Thornton Hall; the estimated cost of the security or other fencing being erected; the situation in relation to the cutting down of trees and hedgerows on the site; if his Department has acquired permission from the county council or from the planning authority in respect of the work being commenced; the estimated cost of the works under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29127/05]

Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
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Some minor security works are under way at present aimed mainly at securing the property and preventing unauthorised access onto the site. I can also confirm that the removal of three trees near the house which was carried out for safety reasons did not require a tree felling licence and that no breaches of the planning laws or regulations have occurred arising from the various works carried out to date. As the work is still ongoing the precise costs involved are not yet available.