248. Deputy Anne Ferris asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the Office of Public Works' plans to conserve, protect, and restore the rare and historic Killmacurragh House in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29927/15]

As per my previous answer to Parliamentary Question No. 188 on 14 January 2015:

The Office of Public Works has no plans to restore Kilmacurragh House as the property was acquired for the purpose of preserving the arboretum, which was considered a significant piece of heritage, and on condition that the house would not be restored.

The OPW is considering options to ensure that the remaining building fabric is stabilised to limit any further deterioration and that as much of this historic fabric is conserved and protected.