Heritage Sites

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Ceisteanna (299)

Louis O'Hara

Ceist:

299. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department will provide support to Galway County Council to purchase Dunguaire Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14841/25]

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Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage

I can confirm that my Department received correspondence from Galway County Council wherein the matter of my Department’s support in respect of the Council’s proposed purchase of Dunguaire Castle was raised.

My Department responded to the Council’s request confirming willingness to meet with the Council in order to discuss further the Council’s proposed purchase of Dunguaire Castle. This offer to meet Galway County Council executives remains open.

Question No. 300 answered with Question No. 297.

Question No. 301 answered with Question No. 297.

Question No. 302 answered with Question No. 297.

Question No. 303 answered with Question No. 297.

Question No. 304 answered with Question No. 305.