127 Mr. H. Byrne asked the Minister for Finance in view of ongoing works at Johnstown Castle, County Wexford, such as the establishment of the Environmental Protection Agency and his Department, the progress, if any, which has been made on deciding on a future use of the main castle building; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1662/97]

Johnstown Castle, County Wexford, is owned by Teagasc whose staff occupy part of the main building as well as other accommodation on the site.

There are no other proposals before me in relation to the future of the main castle building.