Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for Finance if the Office of Public Works have taken charge of Johnstown Castle, County Wexford; if not, the reason for same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32367/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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Teagasc offered the Office of Public Works the opportunity of taking over the running and management of Johnstown Castle several years ago. OPW explained to Teagasc at that time that they would be happy to do so, provided restrictive covenants were removed from the legal arrangements which governed the gift of the property to the State. Teagasc undertook to pursue this matter with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. Teagasc have not so far been able to offer the property to the OPW with the restrictions removed.