Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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166. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will appoint the necessary additional staff to Killarney National Park, County Kerry, and assign the urgently required complement of staff to the refurbished Killarney House, in view of the fact that the tourist season is imminent, and the €17 million investment in this facility, needs to be complemented by appropriate staff for it to realise, its huge potential, and value, as a visitor centre in the heart of our prime tourist town; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10682/15]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Staffing requirements for Killarney House remain the subject of consideration in light of my Department’s overall business needs and the approved pay framework for 2015. The final phase of restoration, refurbishment and new works at Killarney House is currently ongoing and, accordingly, the nature and extent of posts required, including their budgetary implications, have yet to be finally determined. I expect that the various elements of works will be completed at different stages during the year and it is intended that these amenities will be open to the public as soon as possible afterwards.