In relation to works at Carlow Castle, OPW have just completed the structural remediation works to the south eastern tower following storm damage and the site has been open once again to the public since October 2021. Additionally, some localised fencing has been placed on site to keep visitors back from the face of certain walls within the castle complex.

These areas require further structural investigations and assessments and provision has been made in this years budget to allow for these surveys to be completed before a works programme can be put in place for possible further remediation works.

With regard to works to the railings at Carlow Courthouse, the contract value for this project is €419,181 excluding VAT and works are currently underway on site.