Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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273. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform if the Office of Public Works has allocated money towards the repair and upkeep of Bunratty Castle, County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2814/23]

Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael)
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The Office of Public Works (OPW) commissioned an architectural assessment report for Bunratty Castle in 2021. That report set out significant conservation works that would be required for the repair and upkeep of the Castle. This Office is not currently funded, within its voted allocation, for the repair and upkeep of Bunratty and I can confirm that no allocations have been made for this purpose in 2023.

However, as part of the Estimates Process for 2023, the OPW may seek specific additional funds for 2024 to cover maintenance, capital works and any additional staff requirements needed to undertake a programme of works identified in the aforementioned architectural assessment report.