Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 154: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the Magazine Fort and Thomas Hill in the Phoenix Park, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29696/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The Office of Public Works undertakes maintenance and repairs to the Magazine Fort, including security works to preserve the fabric of the Fort on an on-going basis.

The Office of Public Works wishes to develop and restore the Magazine Fort in the Phoenix Park at a future date. No definitive decision has been made as to the nature of any future restoration, bearing in mind the status of the Phoenix Park as a National Historic Park, and no funding is in place.

The OPW is open to realistic suggestions for the appropriate future use of this heritage site.

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 155: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans for the disused pavilions to the south of the Fifteen Acres in the Phoenix Park, Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29697/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The OPW plans to demolish these pavilions as soon as possible.

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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Question 156: To ask the Minister for Finance the purpose of the hexagonal building at the Knockmaroon Gate of the Phoenix Park, Dublin; his plans for its future use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29698/09]

Martin Mansergh (Tipperary South, Fianna Fail)
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The building was originally a nature study centre. It has been occupied for a number of years by an artist in residence. Following essential health and safety works, it is hoped that it will be taken over by a voluntary body for artistic and creative purposes.