Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Independent)
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272. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if she or her predecessors received a request from the Beit Foundation for assistance in the upkeep of Russborough House in Blessington in County Wicklow; if so, the details of same; and the action that was taken. [24355/15]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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I am aware that the Beit Foundation met with my predecessor, where the financial challenges facing the Foundation were outlined.

In terms of financial supports, the Heritage Council, which my Department funds, has provided since 2002 just over €2.1 million for works to Russborough House. In 2005, the Heritage Council published the Conservation Plan for Russborough House as a first step in providing a framework and vision for the estate into the future. My Department, through the Local Authority Conservation Grants Scheme, also funded conservation works at Russborough House with €8,000 in 2010.

Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Independent)
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273. To ask the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht the funding that was provided to assist in the promotion or upkeep of historic houses, which are the responsibility of trustees, in the years 2000 to 2014 and in 2015 to date; the amounts provided and the houses to which they were provided; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24356/15]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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The information that the Deputy has requested is not readily available and is currently being compiled by my officials. My Department will revert directly to the Deputy with a response shortly.