Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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197. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she will provide assistance and endeavour to have the refurbished Killarney House and gardens in County Kerry open to the public for the forthcoming tourism season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13437/15]

Tom Fleming (Kerry South, Independent)
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198. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht when the interpretative centre will be installed in Killarney House and gardens in County Kerry; if she will arrange in the interim to open the house and gardens to the public for the forthcoming tourism season; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13436/15]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 197 and 198 together.

The final phase of restoration, refurbishment and new works at Killarney House is currently ongoing. A contract for the interpretation phase has recently been awarded and this is now advancing. Work is also continuing apace with the landscaping to the grounds and ornamental gardens.

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 thereafter.