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Thursday, 9 February 2017

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

National Monuments

Photo of Noel RockNoel Rock (Dublin North West, Fine Gael)
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158. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the progress of the restoration of Glasnevin tower; if there is an opening date set; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6551/17]

Photo of Seán CanneySeán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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The internal stairs of the O’Connell Tower in Glasnevin Cemetery were completely destroyed by a bomb in 1971. Glasnevin Trust is currently undertaking a project to reinstate stair access to the top of the tower based on the original designs. I understand that the works are expected to be completed by Q3, 2017 with the Glasnevin Trust then opening the facility thereafter for public access, in small escorted groups.

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