244 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Finance his views on increasing the opening periods for a castle (details supplied) in County Wexford in order to cater for school groups and tourists in the off season; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12812/07]

The site to which the Deputy refers will be open to the public with a full guide service from 15 May to 4 October. Arrangements are also in place to accommodate school groups outside of this period. The question of extending the opening of the site to cover the period of the Wexford Opera Festival will be considered in 2008 when the festival returns to its normal October dates.