Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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471. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if there are any further developments in relation to the long-term plans for the historic Westgate House on Narrow West Street in Drogheda, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40124/21]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The property at Westgate House in Drogheda is the subject of an intra-State transfer between the Commissioners of Public Works and Louth County Council.

I understand from my officials that they continue to engage with officials in Louth County Council with a view to finalising the transfer of the property, which is due to be completed shortly.The long-term plans for the property will be determined by the Council.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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472. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the details of discussions between his Department and Louth County Council to bring the site St. Laurence’s Gate in Drogheda town centre back into use and open to the public to draw much needed tourism to the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40133/21]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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While there has been contact between Louth County Council and the Office of Public Works regarding St Laurence's Gate, a more meaningful discussion surrounding the provision of a sustainable and efficient visitor presentation model is premature given the current concerns and issues surrounding the condition of the site.

As previously advised, it is the view of the Commissioners of Public Works that the site should in the future, be managed locally and the Commissioners are happy to consider any proposal in this regard.