Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 230: To ask the Minister for Finance the extent of further restoration works planned for Castletown House, Celbridge, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22810/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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The present position is that refurbishment of the entrance gate lodges is well advanced, a contract for upgrading perimeter security is scheduled to commence in early Autumn, a research study commissioned by OPW on the structural condition of the main staircase, is well advanced and proposals for enhanced security measures at the Conolly Folly are progressing. Arising from a request from Kildare County Council regarding the provision of some parking facilities on Castletown grounds, OPW has submitted a proposal to Kildare County Council for consideration. Future proposals include refurbishment of the farmyard buildings, structural works to the Conolly Folly, provision of improved visitor reception facilities in the House together with improved vehicular access and additional parking facilities.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 231: To ask the Minister for Finance if and when he expects to allocate sufficient funds for the restoration of the obelisk at Maynooth, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22811/06]

Tom Parlon (Laois-Offaly, Progressive Democrats)
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Proposals for structural works to the Conolly Folly including projected costs, are at a preliminary stage and the proposals will of course be subject to Planning Permission. The question of allocating funds for this project is therefore premature.