Noel Coonan (Tipperary North, Fine Gael)
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Question 71: To ask the Minister for Finance the plans for a site (details supplied) in County Tipperary in relation to the timetable for seeking planning permission for the revised visitor centre design, the timetable for re-pointing of the keep and completion of internal work outstanding within the keep, completion of the legalities and consequent hand over to the town council of the Castle Field and the timetable for the design of the drawbridge and other outstanding features of the castle gatehouse; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36643/08]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The siting of the proposed Visitor Centre at Nenagh Castle has been re-examined and Consultant Architects are due to report on it shortly.

Work on the Keep has commenced with inspection works, initial condition assessment and mortar analysis. Scaffolding has been erected, the decking has been completed and work has commenced. It is estimated that it will take approximately 12 -18 months to complete. Works to the interior of the Keep are ongoing and significant progress has been made.

A draft lease in relation to the transfer of the Castle Field to Nenagh Town Council has now been received and is being examined.

The design of the drawbridge and other outstanding features of the Castle Gatehouse are being designed by Consultant Architects in conjunction with the car parking layout and how best to facilitate pedestrian access.