Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 341: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government the reason for the delay in handing over the lease of the Nenagh Castle Field to Nenagh Town Council; when it is expected that this matter will be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33832/06]

Dick Roche (Wicklow, Fianna Fail)
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In July 2006 I announced that I had authorised the Office of Public Works to commission a new €3 million Visitor Centre for historic Nenagh Castle. I also agreed to the transfer of the Castle Field to Nenagh Town Council thereby giving local control over management, maintenance and security matters in the vicinity of the Castle and ensuring the continuity of this space as a public amenity in perpetuity.

I am advised by the Office of Public Works that they are in consultation with the Office of the Chief State Solicitor regarding the preparation of a draft lease to give effect to my decision concerning the transfer of the Castle Field. I understand that a draft lease will issue to Nenagh Town Council in the near future.