Shane Ross (Dublin South, Independent)
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Question 79: To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the costs involved in the upkeep and maintenance of Farmleigh House, Dublin; the construction work that has been carried out on the building within the past 12 months; the costs of this construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28598/12]

Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)
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Farmleigh Estate comprises 78 acres and includes Farmleigh House, Estate offices, various workshops, Farmleigh Gallery, the Cowshed Theatre, the Stewards House and various other Lodges. Upkeep and maintenance costs for Farmleigh House alone are not recorded separately.

The upkeep and maintenance costs for Farmleigh Estate from 1st July 2011 until the end of May 2012 amount to €195,966.45. This figure includes costs for cleaning, conservation of the Collection, equipment maintenance, painting and maintenance contracts. No construction projects have been carried out to Farmleigh House within the past 12 months.