Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 209: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the amount that has been spent on refurbishing the gatekeeper's house at Farmleigh, Dublin 15; the amount it costs to maintain it per annum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3265/08]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 210: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance the position regarding the gatekeeper's house at Farmleigh, Dublin 15; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3266/08]

Noel Ahern (Dublin North West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 209 and 210 together.

The Steward's House at Farmleigh was recently refurbished to provide additional guest accommodation as part of the overall Farmleigh complex but separate from the main house.

The Steward's House is an integral part of the Farmleigh Estate and it was included as part of the purchase of Farmleigh by the State in 1999. Much of the renovation work was done by the building maintenance service of the Office of Public Works as part of its ongoing programme of works. External contracts directly associated with the renovation work amounted to €568,076 inclusive of VAT. In addition, direct landscaping contracts came to €30,748 inclusive of VAT.