Written answers
Wednesday, 17 October 2007
Department of Finance
National Monuments
9:00 pm
Ulick Burke (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 174: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance his views on an allocation of funds for the completion of restoration and maintenance of works at Portumna Castle in view of the designation of the middle Shannon region under the terms and provisions of budget 2007 and work already carried out by the Office of Public Works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24299/07]
Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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The EU programme of works at Portumna Castle was undertaken during the years 1990-2000 and eligible expenditure under the EU programme during this period amounted to some â¬3,643,880, of which â¬2,318,200 was contributed by the EU. Under the National Development Plan 2000-2006, some â¬236,000 was expended on Portumna Castle during the period 2000-2003. There has been no capital expenditure on the Castle since 2003 but routine maintenance works continue to be undertaken.
The Office of Public Works does not propose to undertake further major works at Portumna Castle. The major objectives for the Castle, which were to provide extended public access and an enhanced exhibition facility for visitors, have been achieved.
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