Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 April 2025
350. Deputy Natasha Newsome Drennan asked the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform to provide an update on the works at the national monument of Ballymoon Castle, Carlow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15744/25]
View answerBallymoon Castle, Co Carlow, National Monument 486 is in State Ownership and the OPW has responsibility for its conservation and maintenance.
The OPW employs a direct-labour workforce of specialist stone masons, craft joiners, plasterers, painters and general operatives who are responsible for the maintenance of the monuments portfolio.
Ballymoon Castle is under the remit of the Kilkenny National Monuments Depot who carry out inspections, standard maintenance such as grass cutting and weed control there during the year. The OPW has no plans for any larger scale works at Ballymoon Castle this year.
