John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 360: To ask the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government if he will provide necessary funding to restore and refurbish Killarney House, Killarney, County Kerry in order that it can be opened for public viewing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11500/10]

John Gormley (Dublin South East, Green Party)
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My Department, in conjunction with the Office of Public Works (OPW), is close to finalising a programme in respect of essential repair works now necessary to the external and internal fabric of Killarney House and funding is being provided for these works in the current year. At the same time, and also in collaboration with OPW, my Department is looking at various options for the future use of Killarney House. Such options will have to have regard to its status as a protected structure, as the historic construction and character of the building must be respected; regard must also be had to the level of capital funding that is available to my Department. I will be keeping the matter under review as plans are progressed.