Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 303: To ask the Minister for Finance the position regarding the work done on a site (details supplied) in County Offaly since its purchase by the State in 2003; the amount spent on the property each year since that date; the plans and timescale for the future development of the property; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30369/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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Durrow Abbey House and lands were purchased in 2003. The amount of money spent on the property each year since that date is as follows:

Works to date include the renovation of the Church, the relocation of the High Cross, the commissioning and launching of the Durrow Conservation Plan, archaeological excavations, fencing, security, and site clearance by the Gate Lodge. Ongoing conservation works continue at the site.

It is hoped in the future to provide visitor facilities which would incorporate the restoration of the Gate Lodge, and plans for this are well advanced.